Delicious and tender Pulled Pork cooked in a Dutch oven

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Delicious and tender Pulled Pork cooked in a Dutch oven
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
240 mins
Total Time:
260mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 27, 2024

This American Pulled Pork recipe is perfect for a weekend barbecue or a weeknight dinner. Slow-cooked in a Dutch oven, the pork becomes incredibly tender and flavorful. Serve it on buns with coleslaw for a classic meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 pounds pork shoulder, bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • Buns and coleslaw, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F.
  2. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to create a dry rub.
  3. Rub the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
  4. Place the pork shoulder in a Dutch oven and pour in the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth.
  5. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and roast in the preheated oven for 4 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the pork from the Dutch oven and shred it using two forks.
  7. Mix in the barbecue sauce with the shredded pork.
  8. Serve the pulled pork on buns with coleslaw.
  9. Enjoy your delicious Dutch oven pulled pork!

Interesting Facts

  • Pulled pork is a staple in American barbecue, often served at outdoor gatherings and events.
  • Cooking pork shoulder in a Dutch oven allows for slow, even cooking, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
  • The combination of spices in the dry rub adds depth and complexity to the pulled pork.