"Smoked paprika comes from a centuries-old tradition in which chile peppers are slowly dried over low-burning fires of Spanish oak and then ground into powder. In the slow cooker, this earthy, aromatic spice adds outdoor smoked barbecue flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 (3 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt), trimmed
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Cooking spray
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1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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1/3 cup molasses
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2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 cup peach preserves
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2 cups vertically sliced onion
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5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup bourbon
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2 tablespoons cold water
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2 teaspoons cornstarch