Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (in the can)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon tamari sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon molasses ((optional))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3-4 pounds pork shoulder

Instruction

  • Add oil to a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture frequently and watch the garlic because it can burn easily.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, tamari, mustard and molasses (if using) into the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Add in seasonings and spices including the salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  • Allow mixture to come to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Just be careful because if the heat is too high, the mixture will start to boil and splatter.
  • Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook for 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
  • Shred the pork using two forks (you may wish to transfer the pork to a separate plate) and remove any visible fat. Add the pork back to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve warm.