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Pulled pork recipe

Pulled Pork

We make this incredibly flavorful pulled pork in the oven, and as a bonus, I’ll also explain how to make it on the barbecue!
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Preparation10 minutes
Cook time7 hours
Marinating8 hours
Total time15 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients

10 portions
  • 1 kg pork shoulder
  • 2 onions
For the spice rub:
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
For the marinade:
  • 25 ml vinegar (red wine vinegar or another vinegar you like)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Baking dish

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Mix all the spices together for the spice rub, spread it evenly over the meat, and massage it in a bit. Wrap the meat in plastic wrap. Ideally, let the meat marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius / 302 Fahrenheit (top and bottom heat).
  • Slice the onions into thin rings and place them on the bottom of a large roasting pan or baking dish.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Place the pork shoulder (without the plastic wrap) on top of the onions and pour the marinade over it.
  • Cover the baking dish or roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the oven for about 6–8 hours. If you have a meat thermometer: the ideal internal temperature for pulled pork is around 90 degrees; at that point, it’s done. You can also test this by pulling the meat apart with two forks. If this comes apart easily, your pulled pork is ready.
  • Serve with buns, BBQ sauce, and coleslaw as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Proteins: 12g | Fats: 19g | Saturated fats: 10g

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