North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb. pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup beef stock

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
3. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder, making sure that it is evenly coated.
4. Place the pork shoulder in a large roasting pan and pour the beef stock around it. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
5. Bake the pork for 2-2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork has reached at least 145 degrees F.
6. Remove the pork from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.
7. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
8. In a large bowl, combine the pulled pork with the barbecue sauce and stir until the pork is evenly coated.
9. Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• North Carolina-style pulled pork is a traditional Southern-style barbecue dish.
• It is typically served on a bun or with sides such as coleslaw, potato salad, and baked beans.
• The traditional North Carolina-style pulled pork is made with a vinegar-based sauce, as opposed to a tomato-based sauce.