Description
This Pulled Pork offers mouthwatering flavor with tender meat and a hint of smokiness. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for any occasion—from quick dinners to festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 3 tablespoons (packed) 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
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- Buns
- BBQ sauce
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and prepare the pork shoulder by cutting it into four pieces.
- Mix brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, cumin, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the pork pieces with the spice mixture.
- Combine chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in another bowl, then pour around the seasoned pork.
- Cover and cook the pork in a Dutch oven for about 2 hours, then uncover and cook for an additional hour and a half until tender.
- Remove the pork and shred it with two forks, drizzling cooking liquid over for added moisture.
- Serve on toasted buns with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, ensure to use compliant buns and BBQ sauce.
Allow the pork to rest before shredding to retain moisture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg