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
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- 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.
- Rub the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Place the pork shoulder in a Dutch oven and pour in the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth.
- Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and roast in the preheated oven for 4 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
- Remove the pork from the Dutch oven and shred it using two forks.
- Mix in the barbecue sauce with the shredded pork.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns with coleslaw.
- 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.