TINY Kitchen Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Apple Bacon Coleslaw

One of my favorite things to do on a cold winter weekend is breakout the slow cooker. I love being able to throw a bunch of things in there and then walk away, enjoying a house that smells like dinner for the rest of the day. Yes, I'm weird. But I know I'm not alone.

For the rest of your slow cooker fiends out there, here is an awesome recipe that is a total crowd pleaser: this pulled pork is super easy, which makes it a great option for busy weekends, parties, and football Sundays. It makes heavenly sandwiches when placed on rolls, but you can also eat it alone or over rice and veggies for a healthier take.

Additionally, this recipe just does not get made in The TINY Kitchen without it's ultimate companion: Apple Bacon Coleslaw. The two are so good together, we've been known to put some of that coleslaw on top of the pork creating the ultimate sandwich. One tip on the coleslaw: make it the night before so it can set up. It always tastes way better on day 2.

Enjoy!

Perfect Pulled Pork

INGREDIENTS

1 pork shoulder

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 tbs minced garlic

3/4 cup Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (or your BBQ sauce of choice)

1 can Dr. Pepper (or my favorite, Pepsi)

1 tsp cayenne

2 tsp cumin

salt, garlic powder, and black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Place onion and garlic in bottom of slow cooker
Give the outside of the pork shoulder a good rub with salt, pepper and garlic powder
Place inside slow cooker
Pour Dr. Pepper over the pork shoulder
Cook on high 4-5 hours (you can also cook on low for 8)
Carefully remove meat from slow cooker and shred
Place back in slow cooker, and add your BBQ sauce, mixing well
Add your cayenne and cumin, mix again
Cook an additional 45 minutes