The Best BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

Ingredients:
   5 teaspoons chili powder
   3 teaspoons paprika
   2 teaspoons cumin
   1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
   1 teaspoon cayenne
   1 pinch nutmeg
   1 pinch cinnamon
   2 tablespoons canola oil
   6 cloves garlic, crushed
   1 can tomato paste
   2 cups ketchup
   1 cup water
   1/4 cup bourbon
   1/4 cup red wine vinegar
   1/4 cup brown sugar
   1/4 cup molasses
   2 tablespoons sea salt
   1 can of petite diced tomatoes
   1.5 lb. pork butt


Step One: The Spice Blend
Combine the following spices in a bowl: chili powder, paprika, cumin, ground ginger, cayenne, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Blend together. Divide in half.

Step Two: The Sauce
Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and one half of the spice blend. One at a time, stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, water, bourbon, vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses. Heat for 5-10 minutes. Reserve one cup of the BBQ for later.

Step Three: The Pork
Add the salt to the remaining spice blend and rub onto the pork. Place in the crock pot. Add the tomatoes, all but 1 cup of the BBQ, and 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot. Heat on low for 8 hours.

Step Four: The Sandwich
Serve on a bun with coleslaw and pickles. Use the reserved BBQ for topping!

Enjoy!

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