Perfect Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients (12)

• 1 (4 1/2 to 5 pound) boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (pork butt), twine or netting removed
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped small
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ancho or mild chili powder, try homemade chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce