Easy Oven-Pulled Pork
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An incredibly tender, juicy, and versatile oven-braised pulled pork made with a bone-in pork shoulder coated in a flavorful sweet-and-savory spice rub. Kept simple without heavy sauces, making it perfect to use in a wide variety of leftover dishes.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Coat the pork shoulder thoroughly with the spice rub. → Sear the pork in a hot Dutch oven with oil on all sides. → Bake covered in a 300°F oven for 4-5 hours. → Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes to develop a crust. → Remove the bone, shred the pork, and let it cool in its juices.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Coat the pork shoulder thoroughly with the spice rub. → Sear the pork in a hot Dutch oven with oil on all sides. → Bake covered in a 300°F oven for 4-5 hours. → Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes to develop a crust. → Remove the bone, shred the pork, and let it cool in its juices.
Introduction
An incredibly tender, juicy, and versatile oven-braised pulled pork made with a bone-in pork shoulder coated in a flavorful sweet-and-savory spice rub. Kept simple without heavy sauces, making it perfect to use in a wide variety of leftover dishes.
Step 1
Generously apply the spice rub all over the pork shoulder, ensuring every side and crevice is thoroughly coated.
Step 2
Preheat a Dutch oven over high heat on the stovetop and add a small amount of cooking oil.
Step 3
Place the pork shoulder in the pot skin-side down and sear all sides. Because there is sugar in the rub, it will brown quickly; sear for only a couple of minutes per side.
Step 4
Deglaze the pan with a splash of whiskey (optional) and light it on fire to burn off the alcohol, adding extra depth of flavor.
Step 5
Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and transfer it to a preheated 300°F (150°C) oven.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Using a bone-in pork shoulder is typically cheaper, and the bone can be saved after cooking to flavor soups, stews, or beans.
The sugar in the spice rub speeds up the browning process, so monitor the pork closely during searing to prevent burning.
Letting the shredded pork cool directly in its braising liquid prevents it from drying out and keeps the meat exceptionally juicy.
This base pulled pork is kept versatile without barbecue sauce so it can easily be repurposed for tacos, pastas, sandwiches, or quesadillas.
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