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Pulled-Pork-Recipe

Tender Pulled Pork

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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3.5 hours
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Pulled Pork features tender, flavorful chunks seasoned with savory spices and served on toasted buns, perfect for comfort food or gatherings. Easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 45 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • Buns
  • BBQ sauce
  • Coleslaw

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F and cut pork into four pieces.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and coat pork with spice mixture.
  • Whisk together broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke; pour around pork in Dutch oven.
  • Cover and roast for about 2 hours, then uncover and roast for an additional 1.5 hours.
  • Shred pork using two forks and drizzle with cooking liquid.
  • Serve on toasted buns with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.

Notes

For deeper flavor, season the pork and refrigerate overnight before cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to 4 days in the fridge.
Reheat pulled pork in a skillet or microwave, adding broth if needed.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg