Southern Pulled Pork

I love being able to throw everything in the crock pot and head to work for the day knowing that dinner will be waiting for me when I get home.  This pulled pork is great on it own or as a sandwich.  

Southern Pulled Pork

2 T. paprika

2 t. light brown sugar

1 t. cayenne pepper

1/2 t. celery salt

1/2 t. garlic salt

1/2 t. mustard powder

1/2 t. black pepper

1/2 t. onion powder

1/4 t. salt

6-8 pounds pork butt roast

4 cups cider vinegar

2 2/3 cups water

1 1/4 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

4 t. red pepper flakes

2 t. black pepper

2 t. white pepper

2 T. liquid smoke

Salt to taste

In a bowl combine the paprika, brownsugar, cayenne, celery salt, garlic salt, ground mustard, black pepper, onion powder, and salt.  Mix well and rub the spice mixture all over the pork butt to coat evenly.  Cover and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.

Combine the cider vinegar, water, ketchup, brown sugar, red pepper, black pepper, white pepper, and liquid smoke.  Whisk until all is combined and smooth.  Place the pork butt in a large crock pot and cover with the vinegar mixture.  Cook on high for 8 hours.

Once it is fully cooked - on a cutting board use two forks to shred the pork.  It should fall apart easily.  Place the pork back in the cooked broth in the crock pot and serve warm.