Pulled Pork

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Ingredients:

3-5 lb. boneless pork shoulder

1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup water

Preparation:

Combine seasonings in small bowl and rub seasoning mix evenly over pork.  Place pork in a 6 qt. slow cooker.  Add water.  Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until pork is very tender. 

Curb the urge to stir!  Every time you lift the lid, you lose heat and add 20 minutes to the cooking time.  Resist the temptation to peek until the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Alternately, season pork, eliminate the water, and seal in Foodsaver bag.  Cook sous vide at 149 degrees for 24 hours. 

When finished cooking, remove pork to large cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.  Shred pork by pulling apart with a couple forks. 

Serving Suggestion:

The pulled pork is delicious as a sandwich.  Serve on buns with Texas Barbeque Sauce.  

The pork is also good as Carnitas.  Fry the pulled pork in vegetable oil to crisp up then serve with tortillas, salsa, cilantro and limes in corn tortillas..