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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork is an easy way to make fork-tender BBQ in half the time of a smoker. This simple recipe turns a boneless pork shoulder into juicy and tender meat using the low and slow method.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Ingredients

DRY RUB

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons granulated instant coffee

PORK ROAST

  • 4 to 5 pound Boston Butt (pork shoulder roast)
  • 1 cup water, beer or beef stock
  • 2 Tbsp. liquid smoke (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Mix all dry rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Using your hands, generously coat pork roast with dry BBQ spice rub. Work well into the meat.
  • Place pork in a large dutch oven.  Add water and liquid smoke.
  • Cover dutch oven with lid.
  • Roast pork at 300 degrees for 4 hours, checking through the roasting process to ensure there is still enough liquid to prevent scorching. If not, add more water.
  • Remove pork roast from oven and let rest for 30 minutes on the stovetop with lid closed. 
  • Transfer roast to a cutting board and pull meat with two forks, separating it from the fat. Dispose of fat.
  • Cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve with your favorite BBQ sauce as a sandwich or a plate.

Notes

  • Ingredients in dry rub yield about 1 cup. If your pork roast is bigger, you'll need to make extra rub. 
  • If you have extra time, slather dry rub on the pork and wrap well. Place in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. While it's optional, this process adds extra flavor to the meat. 
  • When serving as a sandwich, add barbecue, sauce, then coleslaw on a brioche bun. Top with pickles if desired.
  • If serving as a plate, add pulled pork with any sides you wish, such as Calico Baked Beans and Southern Cornbread. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg