Crock Pot Pulled Pork

My mom gave me this recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I personally love anything that can be cooked in a crock pot because it saves so much time. We served this one a week ago when we had some friends for dinner. Pair it with some grilled veggies and sweet potato fries and it's a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

(Spice Rub)

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 4 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons table salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground white pepper

• 1 (6-8 pound) bone-in pork shoulder (I have been using chicken thighs, so you can really use your meat of choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional) (I haven't tried it with this ingredient yet)
• 2 cups barbecue sauce (I prefer Bone Suckin Sauce)

Directions:

1. Mix all spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Massage spice rub into meat. Wrap tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours (I usually do overnight).
3. Unwrap meat and place it in your crock pot. Add liquid smoke, if using, and 1/4 cup of water. Turn your crock pot to low and cook for 8-10 hours. The meat will be fork tender.
4. Toss with 1 cup of barbecue sauce, and heat on low for 30-60 minutes.