The flavors of barbecue are not only perfect for summer, but the
cooking methods are also ideal. No one likes to cook in a hot kitchen when it’s
hot outside, so making slow cooked barbecue pork in your slow cooker is the
perfect way to entertain without all the sweat. Just set it the night before,
and there’s very little work required by the time your guests arrive. Just add
some buns, homemade (or store bought) slaw, grilled corn on the cob, and fresh
fruit. Throw in a few beers or margaritas, and you’ve got yourself a simple
backyard party!
Barbecue Pulled Pork
l 2 white onions, sliced
l 5 lbs pork butt
l 1 quart of vegetable stock
l 3 cloves of garlic, minced
l 1 Tbsp ground cumin
l 1 Tbsp chipotle chili powder
l 1 tsp smoked paprika
l 1 tsp salt
l 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
l ˝ tsp red (cayenne) pepper
l 1 quart of hickory barbecue sauce
(we love Hickory House)
In a large sauté pan, cook the sliced onions in a drizzle of
oil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn gold and start
to caramelize. Let cool.
In a slow cooker, add pork butt, caramelized onions, vegetable
stock, garlic, and spices. Cook overnight on low heat (about 8-10 hours), until
pork is tender. Using two forks, gently shred pork. Stir in barbecue sauce and
continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Serve on hamburger buns or
potato rolls topped with fresh coleslaw. ◊
