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Crusty Pulled Pork with a Fork
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Pulled Pork Recipe

Pulled Pork from the oven is easy and tender pulled pork with a slightly crusty exterior generously seasoned with a delicious homemade rub that tastes as good as those in your favorite BBQ spot. You can feed a crowd and serve it in so many ways! It’s perfect for game days and BBQs!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 - 7 servings
Calories 624kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • Deep Baking dish
  • Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons (2 g) thyme
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper
  • 2 -3 tablespoons (25-38 g) brown sugar
  • 1 pork shoulder roast (6-7 pounds)
  • 4 onions , cut into halves

Instructions

  • Combine everything except the pork shoulder and onions in a small bowl.
  • Put the roast in a non-reactive dish or pan and generously rub the seasonings all over the pork shoulder the best you can.
  • Cover the top with a saran wrap and put it in the fridge overnight to allow the flavors to penetrate. (This is optional but highly recommended.)
  • Preheat the oven to 300℉/177℃. Add halved onions in a deep baking dish, gently put the seasoned pork on top and cover it. Cook for 6-7 hours. You may uncover it for the last hour, so it crisps up.
  • You can shred it using two forks. Then serve it on buns for sliders or in burritos and tacos. Skim off the fat if you want to use the liquid, then pour it on the pulled pork to serve as a main dish.

Notes

  • For an especially tasty and juicy pork roast for pulled pork, break out that smoker, baby.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the best internal temperature for doneness.
  • Allow the roast to rest ten minutes after pulling it out of the oven, so the juices have time to absorb back into the meat.
  • Don’t give in to the temptation to chop the meat; take your time and pull it right.
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
     
     

Nutrition

Serving: 453g | Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 103g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 1914mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5.1mg