Perfect Pulled Pork

I'm not kidding when I say this pulled pork is perfect! Not only is it perfect, but it made my house smell heavenly for 2 whole days. This recipe is great for get togethers with friends, football games, and chilly winter nights. I served it with roasted sweet potatoes and salad. The secret is in the homemade BBQ sauce...check it out!

Pork Ingredients:
5-5.5 pound Boston butt
5 cups of broth (I made my own)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 sweet onion, sliced

BBQ Sauce Ingredients:
14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 sweet onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup drained pineapple chunks (save juice)
3/4 cup pineapple juice 

Directions:
Add broth to the crockpot and place pork in crockpot
Season pork with salt, pepper, and garlic
Place chopped onion in broth surrounding the pork
Cook on low for 8-9 hours (I cooked overnight)
After pork in done cooking, remove broth and fat
Shred the pork in the crockpot using 2 forks
To make the BBQ sauce, blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth
Place shredded pork and blended BBQ sauce in slow cookie and cook on low for 5-6 hours

I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! What's your favorite football food? Let me know in the comments below.

GO PATRIOTS!

Meg

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