Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork

Method

1. 1

   Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown pork on all sides (takes about 8 minutes). Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.

2. 2

   In the same skillet add the onions, garlic, chili powder and bay leaves and saute for a four minutes, loosening any browned bits in the bottom of the pan (you will start to smell the heat of the chili powder and spices).

3. 3

   Add 1/4 cup water to the pan to help loosen all the flavorful bits and pour everything over the pork in the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to the slower cooer. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until pork is tender.

5. 5

   With two forks shred pork. Pour off excess liquid if there is too much, and add a small amount of barbecue sauce to moisten.

6. 6

   Serve the pork warm on buns making sure to leave additional barbecue sauce on the table for those that want to add it to their pork.