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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

Dutch oven pulled pork with caramelized onions is tender, juicy, and infused with rich, sweet-savory flavor from slow-cooked onions that melt into the succulent meat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pork
Cuisine: American, bbq
Keyword: dutch oven pulled pork
Servings: 8 people
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: $20

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set your oven to 300°F (150°C). Dry the pork shoulder with some paper towels.
  • Combine the spices, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin chili powder, salt and pepper to create a rub. Pat this in, all over, coating the pork shoulder.
  • Heat half of the olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring the temperature up slightly and sear all sides of the pork shoulder for about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining olive oil in the Dutch oven and add the sliced onion and smashed garlic allowing it to soften. About 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour in the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pot and scrape and browned pieces and stir in to build more flavor. Return the pork shoulder to the Dutch oven.
  • Combine the chicken broth, BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce well. Pour this over the pork and cover. Cook for 3.5-4 hours until the pork is so tender and falls apart.
  • Remove the pork from the pot and shred it with 2 forks, removing the bones and any larger fat pieces.
  • Allow the casserole to sit out for 5-7 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Garnish with fresh parsley if you would like.
  • Place the pork back in the pot and stir in with the remaining sauce. You can add a splash more chicken broth and BBQ sauce if the sauce is really thick.
  • Serve right away, either as the main dish or into sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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