First of all, utilizing the slow cooker means that the pork has a chance to really break down and become ultra tender {while staying super moist and juicy}. Also, I now realize that I never quite took the plunge and went all the way with the spices I was using in previous attempts at Mexican pulled pork. I just wasn't heavy-handed enough. I'd sprinkle just a pinch of this and that on the meat, but never really committed to seasoning the pork the way it needed to be seasoned. That all changed with this recipe.
This pulled pork has real depth of flavor ... perfectly-spiced pork perfection. I love the complexity of the spices used. The typical key players of Mexican cuisine like, ground cumin and chili powder are present. But, so are some other spices that you may not expect - a pinch of ground clove and a bit of cinnamon, for example. Massage the spice rub onto the pork the night prior to cooking for maximum flavor impartment. Then, just sear and toss into the slow cooker in the morning.
The result is pure perfection. The pulled pork can be used for tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas or Mexican pizza.
Yields 6 - 8 servings.
