Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pounds pork roast (such as pork shoulder or pork butt)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons juniper berries

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
  • Season the pork roast with the salt and pepper.
  • Place the pork in the pot. Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the pork to a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme and juniper berries.
  • Cover and cook for 8 hours on low heat.
  • Uncover the slow cooker and discard the juniper berries and bay leaves.
  • Shred the pork in the slow cooker with two forks.
  • Serve as-is, or place the shredded pork on a sheet pan lined with cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid over the pork. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the pork pieces have crispy edges.