Ingredients
- tablespoon butter
- pounds boneless pork roast
- tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- medium onion, chopped
- cloves garlic, crushed
- cups water
- tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
Instructions
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Step 1
I start by cutting the pork roast into hefty chunks—this helps with even cooking and easier shredding later. Season each piece generously with Cajun seasoning, don't be shy. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork until deeply browned on all sides. This step locks in flavor, so take your time. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, toss in the chopped onion and crushed garlic, and let them cook for a few minutes until soft and fragrant. Then, pour in the water, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all those delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pan—that's pure flavor gold. Pour this onion-garlic-water mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, and stir in the liquid smoke for that authentic Southern taste. Cover and cook on High for 6 hours. When the meat falls apart easily with a fork, it's ready. Remove the chunks, shred them with two forks—they should fall apart effortlessly—then return the pork to the slow cooker to bathe in its juices until serving time.