Beginner'S Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Beginner'S Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, plus extra as needed; 1/4 cup sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt; pepper; 1 (5 lb) boneless pork butt, trimmed and quartered; 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving; cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup packed brown sugar, plus extra as needed
1/4 cup sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
1 (5 lb) boneless pork butt, trimmed and quartered
1 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving
cider vinegar

1
Combine sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2
Using a fork, prick pork all over.
3
Rub sugar mixture over pork, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
4
Unwrap pork and place in slow cooker.
5
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over pork, cover, and cook until pork is tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
6
Transfer pork to large bowl; let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces discarding excess fat; cover to keep warm.
7
Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using a large spoon.
8
Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar to taste.
9
Toss shredded pork with 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist.
10
Serve on buns with pickle chips and more barbecue sauce.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, plus extra as needed, 1/4 cup sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Beginner'S 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.

Beginner'S Pulled Pork

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