Yall--this. is. a. WINNER! My husband asks for it frequently, it accompanies me on many potlucks, and is just downright delicious right out of the crockpot or as leftovers.
Now, this is not a saucy pulled pork. It is all about the rub, baby. Mix up some spices, rub it on and let it sit. I like to add mine to a waffle for a little twist on a southern favorite. You can try this easy and healthy waffle or one that suits your dietary needs! Or tacos...oooo tacos! I can picture it with tortillas, pico, guacamole and lime wedges. Save me from myself.
Gather up:
- 1 large pork roast (also called pork butt). I typically grab about 2.5-3 lbs
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder (ancho chili powder is fun too!)
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika (I also like smoked paprika!)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (ooooh yea, we did that!)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- Dump your diced onion in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Slice your lemon and lime in half. Squeeze half of the lemon and half of the lime onto your onion. Save the other halves for a few minutes.
- Mix all your spices together in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Rub that spicy, delicious, mixture all over your pork shoulder. I add it all, even if it looks excessive.
- Add the pork to your crockpot and rest it on top of the onion.
- Squeeze the remaining lemon and lime halves on top of your pork.
- Set your crockpot on low for 8-10 hours and wait for your house to smell UN-FREAKIN BELIEVABLE!
- After it is done cooking it should easily shred with 2 forks.
- Impress your friends and devour.
If you follow my portion control system the pork by itself can be measured as 1 red!