Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Spicy Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoon smoked paprika; 3 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons dried mustard; 3 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon all spice; 1 -8-9 pound pork shoulder; 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped; 4 carrots, washed and chopped; 4 ribs celer, chopped; 4 bay leaves; 4 sprigs rosemary; 1 cup water; 1 12oz bottle stout beer

Servings: persons

1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried mustard
3 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon all spice
1 -8-9 pound pork shoulder
1 sweet yellow onion, chopped
4 carrots, washed and chopped
4 ribs celer, chopped
4 bay leaves
4 sprigs rosemary
1 cup water
1 12oz bottle stout beer

1
In a bowl, stir together the brown sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, thyme, coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, dried mustard, fennel seeds and all spice. Wash the pork shoulder and pat it thoroughly dry. Score a diamond pattern on the fatty side of the pork. Generously rub the pork on all sides with 10 Tbs. of the dry rub mixture; set the remaining mixture aside. Cover the pork and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
3
In the bottom of a large roasting pan or Dutch Oven, scatter the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves and rosemary sprigs. Place the pork on top of the mixture. Pour the water and beer into the pan. Cover the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the heat to 250 degrees F and roast until the meat easily pulls away from the bone, about 5 to 6 hours. Rotate the pork in the pan, never turning over once an hour.
4
Alternatively; For a Slow Cooker method. Place the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves and rosemary in the bottom of an oven safe slow cooker dish. Place the pork on top of the mixture. Pour the water and beer into the bottom of the pot. Place the pot, uncovered, in the preheated oven. Roast the pork for 30 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker. Cook on low, following the manufacturers instructions, for 4 to 6 hours, depending on your cooker and the exact size of the pork shoulder.
5
Transfer the pork to a deep bowl. Using 2 forks, pull the meat apart into shreds.
6
For Pulled Pork Sliders; serve the pork with small soft rolls, bbq sauce and a side of sliced pickles and cole slaw

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 3 tablespoon smoked paprika, 3 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy Pulled Pork

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