Smoky Forest Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 burger buns
• 1 cup coleslaw (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to create a spice rub.
2. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
3. In the slow cooker, combine the apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mixing it with the remaining juices.
7. Serve the pulled pork on burger buns with coleslaw, if desired.