Perfect Pulled Pork

-Tara Butler

1 5lb boneless pork roast

1 ½ tsp. smoked paprika

1 ½ tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. salt

1 c. water

Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Rub evenly over roast. Place meat in slow cooker on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours or until pork is very tender. Remove pork to a large cutting board or platter. Let rest for 10 minutes. Pull, slice, or chop to serve.

**Mix pork with your favorite BBQ sauce and serve in sandwich buns or mix pork with pork gravy and serve over mashed potatoes.