Kansas City Pulled Pork

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This recipe was printed in a williams sonoma catalog and is based on the pulled pork served at danny edwards blvd bbq in kansas city, missouri.

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Steps

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In bowl , combine brown sugar , salt , paprika , pepper , thyme , coriander , mustard powder , fennel and garlic powder.

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Score diamond pattern on fatty side of pork.

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Insert knife into pork to create 6 small pockets.

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Insert 1 garlic clove in each.

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Rub pork all over with 8 tablespoons spice mixture.

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Reserve rest.

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Wrap pork with plastic.

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Refrigerate overnight.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Remove plastic from pork.

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Place fat side up , in oven-safe insert of slow cooker.

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Roast in oven for 45-60 minutes.

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Transfer insert to slow cooker base.

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Add apple juice and water.

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Cover.

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Cook on low , turning pork occasionally , 6-7 hours.

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Transfer pork to cutting board , reserving cooking liquid.

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Roughly chop meat with cleaver.

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Place meat in bowl , allow to stand 5-10 minutes.

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Strain off any additional cooking liquid and add it to reserved cooking liquid.

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Ladle 1 / 2 to 3 / 4 cup of reserved liquid back over meat.

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Stir in 1-2 tablespoons spice mixture.

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Serve with rolls and bbq sau.

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Ingredients

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dark brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, ground coriander, english mustard powder, fennel seeds, garlic powder, boneless pork shoulder, garlic cloves, apple juice, water