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Pulled Pork Recipe

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Published:4/08/2021Updated:4/08/2021

Pulled Pork –  Oven pulled pork -easy and tender pulled pork with a slight crusty exterior generously seasoned with a homemade delicious rub that taste as good as those in your favorite BBQ spot. Can feed a crowd and be served in so many ways! Perfect for game days and bbq gathering! Pulled Pork

I had to share this recipe just in time for the coming Super Bowl. If you’re a big sports fan, game days are more fun and memorable especially with good food on the table. This Pulled Pork recipe can certainly feed a crowd and be served in many ways. And did I say that it’s a cinch to make, too?

What kind of meat do you use for pulled pork recipe?

Most restaurants use the whole shoulders for pulled pork, but they are hard to find in the grocery. Your best bet would be the Boston butt cut which is half of the shoulder. It goes by with names like Picnic Roast, Blade Roast, Shoulder Butt, and Pork Butt.

Is a pork loin good for pulled pork?

Pork loin and tenderloin are healthier choices when making pulled pork. And it’s quite delicious, too. But I prefer to roast it until juicy just like this Pork Tenderloin Roast or this Slow Cooker Pork Loin here. These type of meat are best served in slices rather than shredded or pulled.

 Pulled Pork

How do you make pulled pork in the oven?

Cooking pulled pork in the oven is a cinch to make. I guess, the hardest part in this recipe is placing it in the fridge and waiting for it overnight to allow the flavors to meld well. Trust me, the flavors are exceptionally great! It’s a little of sweet, savory, and spicy. I can’t even find the best word to describe it! If you’re short in time, 3 hours of  resting time in the fridge would work fine.

Once you’re ready to bake, just place it on top of the baking dish with halved onions and pop it straight in the oven to cook through. 

Here’s the deal with pulled pork. It’s best cooked slow an low so for every pound of pork equals one hour of cooking . I used 7 pounds of pork and cooked it for 7 hours . It’s the BEST way to get the pork falling of the bone.

You can also make it  in a slow cooker.

What can you make with pulled pork?

Pulled pork recipe is a fantastic and versatile dish to serve on guests or as regular family weeknight meal. You may serve it:

  • with this Black Bean and Corn Salad
  • Homemade Southern Baked Beans
  • as fillings to burritos and tacos
  • and my favorite one is to stuff them on Brioche Buns or Hawaiian Rolls as pulled pork sliders.

Brioche Buns with Pulled Pork

Pulled pork can go with almost anything else; be it as main course, appetizer or as snacks. And it doesn’t have to be summer or game days to enjoy this tasty, juicy, tender Pulled Pork. If you want to use the liquid, skin the fat off then pour it over on on the pulled pork.

Enjoy!

 

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Pull Pork Recipe

Pulled Pork Recipe - easy and tender pulled pork with a slight crusty exterior generously seasoned with a homemade delicious rub that taste as good as those in your favorite BBQ spot. Can feed a crowd and be served in so many ways! Perfect for game days and bbq gathering!
5 from 3 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 6 hrs
Total: 6 hrs 30 mins
American
Servings 6 - 7 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 pork shoulder roast (6-7 pounds)
  • 4 onions , cut into halves
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine and mix everything except for the pork shoulder and onions.
  • Generously rub it all over the pork shoulder as best as you can.
  • Wrap the top with a saran wrap or foil and place it in the fridge overnight to allow the flavors to settle down. This is optional, but highly recommended.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a deep baking dish, add halved onions and gently place on top of it the seasoned pork and cover. Cook for 6-7 hours. You may uncovered the last last hour of cooking .
  • Shred it using 2 forks before serving it on buns, burritos or tacos. If you want to use the liquid, skin the fat off then pour it over on on the pulled pork before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 624kcal (31%)| Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)| Protein: 103g (206%)| Fat: 16g (25%)| Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)| Cholesterol: 272mg (91%)| Sodium: 283mg (12%)| Potassium: 1914mg (55%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 1270IU (25%)| Vitamin C: 6.8mg (8%)| Calcium: 65mg (7%)| Iron: 5.1mg (28%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Pull Pork Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 272mg91%
Sodium 283mg12%
Potassium 1914mg55%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 103g206%
Vitamin A 1270IU25%
Vitamin C 6.8mg8%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 5.1mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

How to Make Pulled Pork

 

In a small bowl, combine and mix everything except for the pork shoulder and onions.

Generously rub it all over the pork shoulder as best as you can.

Wrap the top with a saran wrap or foil and place it in the fridge overnight to allow the flavors to settle down. This is optional, but highly recommended. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a deep baking dish, add halved onions and gently place on top of it the seasoned pork and cover. Cook for  6-7 hours. You may uncovered the last last hour of cooking .

Shred it using 2 forks before serving it on buns, burritos or tacos. If you want to use the liquid, skin the fat off then pour it over on on the pulled pork before serving.

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  1. Annie Daniel says

    Posted on 2/6 at 7:35AM

    I plan to make it for super bowl!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/6 at 9:20AM

      Awesome! Do let us know how it works out for you.

      Reply
  2. Joanne says

    Posted on 10/12 at 2:50PM

    Can i do this recipe with brisket

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 10/13 at 6:21PM

      Hello! Yes, you can. Please do let me know how it turns out for you.

      Reply
  3. Angela says

    Posted on 9/5 at 4:28PM

    How many pounds of meat would you recommend for 30-40 people? I’m excited to try this!!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/10 at 2:40PM

      Hi Angela,
      When making pulled pork, the standard rule of thumb is one-third to one-half pound of pork per person. Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    Posted on 8/31 at 4:50PM

    Should I cook pork fat side up or down?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/1 at 2:25PM

      Hi Kelly,
      I cook mine fat side up.

      Reply
  5. Cherie says

    Posted on 8/8 at 1:11PM

    Hello Imma! I can’t wait to make this! Questions… The cook time says 3 Hours. The instructions say 6-7 hours? Please clarify? And do you use white onions or yellow onions?

    Best

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 8/13 at 4:59AM

      Hello Cherie,
      It’s 6-7 hours and you can either use white or yellow onions.

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    Posted on 6/30 at 7:43AM

    Can this be made a few hours ahead of time and kept warm in the oven or will it dry out?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/1 at 6:48PM

      Yes it can be made a few hours ahead of time. Tightly wrap in a foil paper to keep it from drying out.

      Reply
  7. Becky says

    Posted on 3/8 at 2:52AM

    I have a 9 1/2 pound shoulder. Going to make this weekend. Should I cook longer 7-8 hours? Or is there an internal temperature I should be looking for?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 3/9 at 10:23AM

      Hi Becky, You should definitely cook longer 7-8 hours would work just fine.

      Reply
  8. Vergaline S. says

    Posted on 1/25 at 9:33AM

    Love your recipes. Could this pulled pork recipe be made in an Instant Pot? Just bought one and everything has been going in there? Do you have any IP recipes for us? Thanks for sharing your marvelous recipes.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/25 at 11:06AM

      Sorry but I don’t have any recipes yet or exact timing and quantities for instant pot. I will put on my to do list.

      Reply
    • Cat says

      Posted on 3/28 at 5:22AM

      Would you recommend cooking fat side down or up?

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 3/28 at 6:38AM

        Cook fat side up . It let the juices through the meat, making it moist.

        Reply
  9. Bonnie says

    Posted on 1/24 at 7:54PM

    I made this recipe today. My company RAVED about it. The onions carmelized in the bottom of the pan with the juices. We had it with rolls and cole slaw. It is AMAZING. Wish I could post a picture. I seasoned the meat the night before and securely wrapped it in Saran Wrap. Cut up the onions this morning and set the oven to turn off in 6 hours for a 7lb piece of pork knowing the oven would stay hot after it turned off.
    This recipe is a repeat and a keeper!!!

    Reply
  10. Carolina says

    Posted on 1/23 at 10:14AM

    Is the oven better than a slow cooker? If you recommend a slow cooker how long would you cook it on low? BTW: I love your recipes!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 1/24 at 2:35PM

      Hi! You can cook it on low in a slow cooker for 8 hours or until meat is tender enough to be pulled apart with forks.

      Reply
  11. Hobbie Gill says

    Posted on 1/23 at 8:46AM

    I love it and this is the best, every recipe of yours is the bomb, you rock.
    Hobbie Gill.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 1/23 at 2:50PM

      Thank you for the wonderful, Hobbie. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Urban @ urbanskitchen.com says

    Posted on 1/21 at 12:09PM

    Wondered the same thing with the extra addition for chili powder, at best seems like a typo. Anyway this looks great and I like it. Funny enough, it’s also timely. As I’ve been thinking about cooking a Pork Shoulder or Butt soon. So this will come in handy as a guide. Taco’s would also be great to make with this as well with the shredded meat.

    If you lower and slower cooked it at say 275 F, about how long or how much longer would it be over the current time?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/25 at 7:14AM

      Hi Urban,
      With a 275 degree temperature , it will take almost the same time , maybe 30 or more minutes . You will have to use your best judgement . Happy Cooking!!!

      Reply
      • Urban @ urbanskitchen.com says

        Posted on 1/31 at 6:51AM

        Thanks Imma for the time suggestion. I’ve got one all seasoned up last night and sitting in the refrigerator ready to go when I get home later from work. It’s about 3 lbs since it’s for just one and few days left overs. So later it be slow roasting!

        Reply
  13. Kate says

    Posted on 1/21 at 11:11AM

    In the list for the rub you use 1T Chile powder and 2 tsp chili powder. Are they two different spices or is it a typo? Thanks!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/21 at 2:04PM

      It’s a typo. Updated . Thanks Kate.

      Reply

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