Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

• 3 lbs pork butt3 lb pork butt, cut into chunks
• 1 yellow onion1 onion, cut into chunks
• 4 cloves garlic4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 tsp paprika2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked

Steps

1. Stir the paprika, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
2. Cut the pork into big chunks. If it has a bone, pull it now or leave it and lift it out after shredding (bone-in runs longer).
3. Toss the pork in the spice rub until every piece is coated.
4. Scatter the onion across the bottom of the slow cooker, set the pork on top, and pile on the garlic.
5. Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours or low for about 8, until a fork twists the meat apart easily. Give it another hour if it resists.
6. Shred the tender pork with two forks.
7. Want crispy edges? Spread some on a sheet pan and broil a few minutes until browned — watch it closely.
8. Pile it onto sandwiches, into tacos, or over a bowl of rice.