Italian Spice Rub

1.   Place all the spice rub ingredients into a bowl and stir to a homogeneous mixture. Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator

Pork Prep

2.   Although pork shoulder is often used, it has a thick fatty layer and the result will get more fat in the final product. If using pork shoulder, you may want to remove about 1/3 to 1/2 of the fatty layer. It is easier to use a slightly marbled pork loin for less fat

3.   Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet or in the slow cooker pan on a high/medium heat. Brown the pork on all sides. Rub 3 tbsp of the Italian Spice Rub over the pork on all sides. Place seasoned pork into the slow cooker. Cover with the slow cooker lid

4.   Set slow cooker timer to cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours

5.   When the pork is done use 2 forks to shred the meat into large pieces. Serve with sides of choice or in sandwiches

6.   Leftover meat can be stored in the fridge or freezer. If freezing, I recommend shredding it first and using a vacuum sealer for best preservation