1Combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and salt in a small bowl; season with black pepper.
2Blot pork chops dry with paper towels, then rub with paprika mixture.
3Heat about 2 tablespoons canola oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops in batches until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer browned pork chops to a slow cooker.
4Wipe skillet clean and heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon canola oil and butter over medium heat; cook and stir onions, 1/2 bottle beer, and a pinch of salt until onion is tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add liquid smoke. Spread onions over pork.
5Mix barbeque sauce, remaining beer, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bourbon, and hot sauce in a bowl; pour over pork.
6Cook pork on Low until very tender, about 8 hours. Shred and divide pork over rolls to make sandwiches.
Footnotes
Easy Cleanup
Try using a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup
Ingredients
6 servings
514 cals
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (3 pound) pork roast, cut into 3-inch chops
2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 onions, sliced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle wheat beer, divided