Dale's Pulled Pork

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   Preheat an oven to 325F Season the meat with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a 4 Qt pot over high heat and sear the meat on all sides till nicely browned.

3. 3

   Remove the meat and set aside.

4. 4

   Allow the pot to cool down and then saute the onions and garlic over low heat in the same pot till the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

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   Stir in the broth and heat while scraping the bottom of the pan.

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   Stir in the liquid smoke and top it with the seared roast.

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   Place a lid on top and bake in a preheated 325F oven for 3 4 hours.

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   DO NOT open the oven door during the first 3 hours of roasting time.

9. 9

   Remove meat to a plate, cover it with a foil tent and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Shred it with a couple of forks into fine shreds.

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    Then return the meat to the broth in the cooker, stir well and use immediately or let it cool to room temperature.

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    Transfer to freezer proof containers and freeze for future use or use immediately for making green chili or carnitas.

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    Freezing the meat in broth allows the meat to remain tender and moist while in the frozen state, defrosting and reheating.

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    This is an important note to adhere with freezing fresh fish as well, but use water instead of broth.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.