Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

This Dutch oven pulled pork recipe is tender, hearty, and incredibly flavorful! This recipe is mostly hands off and produces fall apart meat. Use this pork in sandwiches, tacos, burritos, stews, salads, and more!

Ingreadient

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt)
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups beef broth
• ⅔ cup BBQ sauce

Step by step

1. First, preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop.
3. Slice the pork shoulder into 5 smaller pieces. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl. Rub each piece of pork all over with the spice mix.
4. Once the oil is hot, place pieces of pork into the Dutch oven. Sear on each side for 2 minutes. Then, remove to a plate.
5. Turn the heat down to low. Add in sliced onions. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
6. Then, add the seared pork, apple cider vinegar, and broth to the Dutch oven. Place lid on top.
7. Place in the preheated oven. Bake, covered, for 3 to 3 ½ hours.
8. Once the pork is very tender, remove the Dutch oven from the oven.
9. Remove all but ¼ cup of the liquid in the pot. Use two forks to shred the meat.
10. Finally, stir in BBQ sauce. Serve!