Hickory Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Hickory Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 (3 lb) boneless pork shoulder, butt roast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 rolls, halved; 1 (455 ml) hickory flavored barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (3 lb) boneless pork shoulder, butt roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 rolls, halved
1 (455 ml) hickory flavored barbecue sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F (160u00b0C).
2
Combine paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper. Untie roast if necessary. Rub spice mixture over pork; transfer to bowl or resealable plastic bag. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or for up to 24 hours.
3
In large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown roast on all sides. Place in oven for 2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in centre registers 160u00b0F (70u00b0C). Transfer pork to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 20 minutes to let cool. Using 2 forks or hands, pull pork into shreds and place in bowl.
4
Pour 1 1/2cups (375 mL) of the sauce over pork, tossing to coat. Pile onto rolls. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
5
Barbecue Sauce.
6
Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and hot pepper sauce to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Hickory 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.

Hickory Pulled Pork

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