In a large pan, heat oil on medium high. Add the pork roast and sear on all sides.
Remove pork from the pan and place in slow cooker
Add the remaining ingredients on top of pork.
Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
Remove pork from crockpot to a large bowl. Remove and discard any bones (if you didn't buy a boneless roast) and shred the meat.
Remove and discard the bay leaves and about half of the liquid in the crockpot.
Add shredded pork back to juices in the crock pot and stir