Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
- This pulled pork recipe made in a dutch oven is great for any season. It's both warming on a winter's day and delicious at a summer picnic. This crowd pleaser can be served in a variety of ways. Any time of year!
Servings: 6
Calories: 729kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup of apple juice
- 3 tablespoons of liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of pink salt
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Combine the spices in a small bowl and mix.
- Rub the seasoning onto all sides of the pork shoulder.
- Heat the dutch oven on the stovetop over medium heat with the cooking oil.
- Sear the meat on all sides, including both ends, about 3 minutes per side.
- Add apple cider vinegar and juice to the dutch oven, cover, and bake for 3 hours.
- Check meat for tenderness, and remove it from the oven (at 175° internal temp).
- Once it has cooled down enough to handle, use 2 forks to shred the meat.
Notes
Enjoy as a pulled pork sandwich or over nachos.