Pulled Pork Recipe
Make Pulled Pork Recipe in just 6h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pork and Marinade
Serving
Method
Preparation of Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to form a dry rub.
- 2
Rub the Pork
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Generously coat the pork with the dry rub, ensuring it covers all sides. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 4
Prepare the Cooking Liquid
In a large roasting pan, combine apple cider vinegar and water. Place the marinated pork shoulder into the pan.
- 5
Cover and Cook
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for about 6 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Finishing Touches
- 6
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Serve
Serve the pulled pork on buns, topped with coleslaw and drizzled with barbecue sauce.