Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Barbecue Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 7 hamburger buns or potato rolls; Coleslaw and pickle slices, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
7 hamburger buns or potato rolls
Coleslaw and pickle slices, for serving

1
Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, mustard powder, allspice, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
2
Rub half of the mixture all over the pork; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes; remove to a plate.
5
Add the onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the pot; cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomato paste and the remaining spice mixture; cook, stirring, 2 more minutes.
7
Stir in the chicken broth, ketchup, vinegar and 2 cups water.
8
Tear 1 bun into pieces and add to the pot.
9
Return the pork to the pot and bring to a simmer.
10
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
11
Cook until the pork is very tender, about 2 hours.
12
Uncover and continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 more minutes.
13
Shred the pork with 2 forks, tossing to coat in the sauce.
14
Serve on buns with coleslaw and pickles.
15
Photograph by David Malosh

1575

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Pulled Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Pulled Pork

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