Slow Cooker “Barbecued” Pork Shoulder Roast and Southern Barbecue Dry Rub

From http://inthekitchenwithkath.com

(Southern Barbecue Dry Rub adapted from a recipe in Joy of Cooking)

Southern Barbecue Dry Rub

¼ cup sweet paprika

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons ground pepper

2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. The rub can be used with pork or beef.

Slow Cooker “Barbecued” Pork Shoulder Roast

1 3–3½ pound pork shoulder roast

Southern Barbecue Dry Rub

½ cup water

Generously rub the Southern Barbecue Dry Rub all over the pork roast. Put a collapsible vegetable steamer in the slow cooker. Pour the ½ cup water in. Put the pork roast on the steamer.

Cook on Low until very tender, 9-10 hours.

Remove the roast to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a pot. Bring to a boil and cook until it reduces into a sauce. Pour over the roast and serve.