The best slow cooker pulled pork ever!

I made this tonight for dinner and was so happy with the turnout that I had to share it! Not only was this a super easy dinner (great for anyone who is busy!) but it was so wonderful! Traditional pulled pork is barbecued, which gives it a smoky flavor. But the slow cooker happens to be the absolute easiest way to cook pulled pork—and you can get a hint of smoke by adding chipotle chile (optional). Serve the pulled pork with potato salad or collard greens. I served it as a sandwich and serve it on whole wheat buns with coleslaw. It was absolutely delicious!

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup raw cane sugar, such as Demerara or turbinado
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup chili sauce, such as Heinz
• 1 1/2-3 teaspoons minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce (optional)
• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or blade (butt) roast, trimmed

• PREPARATION

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3 to 6 minutes. Add sugar and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes more. Add garlic, oregano, pepper and salt and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Cook until mostly evaporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in chili sauce and chipotle to taste.
  2. Place pork in a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker and cover with the sauce. Cover and cook until the pork is almost falling apart, about 4 hours on High or 8 hours on Low.
  3. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Stir back into the sauce.
     
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