Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Barbacoa

Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Barbacoa - Larry Scheurich Jr.

Found at https://www.cookingclassy.com/slow-cooker-sweet-pork-barbacoa/

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder (aka Boston Butt Roast)
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar , or more to taste for a sweeter pork if desired
• 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt , or to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste

We actually fell in love with this pork that we found at a Mexican chain restaurant called Cafe Rio, and we wanted to see if we could make it at home because we like it so much.  We used Pork Sirloin Tip Roast (from Costco), which is our go-to meat for smoking and slow cooker cooking.  Also, we added our own twist to this recipe.  The recipe has all the ingredients mixed in the crock pot, but...

"Butterfly" the pork roast by making two deep cuts in it that are not cut all the way through.  Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.  Place the pork roast in the bowl and make sure that it is thoroughly coated on all sides.  Let it sit in the refrigerator over night.  We find that the spices soak into the meat, and you get a nice "juice" from the pork roast.  Mix the chicken broth and tomato paste in the crock pot.  Add the pork roast (including the juice), fat side up.  Slow cook for 8 hours on low heat.

Serve with corn tortillas, diced raw onion, cheese, and fresh cilantro.  You can add other toppings if you want, but we find that those listed offer great flavor without diminishing the flavor of the pork.