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July 26, 2021 By Kathryn Donangelo 18 Comments

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Last Updated on March 4, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo

This is the best Dutch Oven Pulled Pork recipe that’s super tender, flavor-packed and makes the best sandwiches! You can enjoy this recipe any time of the year. 

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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Sandwiches

DUTCH OVEN PULLED PORK

I love how simple and easy this Pulled Pork recipe comes together in the Dutch oven! Pulled pork is so comforting any time of the year and it’s even better when smothered into a sandwich. 

This Pulled Pork is tender and slow cooked in spices and a savory broth. The Dutch oven brings all of the flavors together as the pork soaks up all of the juices. I love serving this Dutch Oven Pulled Pork on a toasted hamburger bun with pickles and more bbq sauce. 

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

INGREDIENTS

  • Pork shoulder (boneless): this is the most tender and flavorful cut of pork. All of the pork tissues make this pulled pork shred easily once cooked.
  • Spice rub: Brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin.
  • Beer: any dark or lager will add rich and complex flavors. 
  • Bbq sauce: any of your favorite brands will work!
  • Hamburger buns: I always prefer them toasted or warmed.

HOW TO MAKE DUTCH OVEN PULLED PORK

SEASON PORK WITH SEASONINGS. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings (brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin). Place the pork on a large sheet of foil and rub the seasoning mix all over pork.

BROWN THE PORK. In a large Dutch oven on medium heat, add the oil. Brown the pork on all sides (a few minutes on each side).

COOK IN OVEN.
Add the beer all around the pork and cover with lid. Transfer the pork to the oven and cook for about 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and break it apart with two forks. Add 1 cup of bbq sauce, stir and place the pork back in the oven for another hour without the lid.

COOL AND ENJOY.
Let the pork cool for 20 minutes before serving (the Dutch oven will be extremely hot. Add more bbq sauce if needed or preferred. Serve on warm hamburgers, pickles and more bbq sauce, enjoy!

dutch oven pulled pork steps

There’s a number of ways you could enjoy this Dutch Oven Pulled Pork recipe. You can make a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, top the pulled pork on to a salad, add pulled pork to a grilled cheese sandwiches, a taco or eat it just as it is! 

The juice that the pulled pork simmers in for a few hours is succulent and has so many flavors from all of the spices, beer and pork. Once the bbq sauce gets stirred into the shredded pork, even more flavor gets added. The pork is so tender it will easily come apart when you pull it with two forks. You will be amazed!

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Sandwiche

WHAT TO SERVE WITH DUTCH OVEN PULLED PORK

You can serve pulled pork for lunch or dinner. I love making these Pulled Pork Sandwiches during the summer especially. Some of my favorite side dishes to serve with this Dutch Oven Pulled Pork is:

  • Healthy Macaroni Salad
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
  • Coleslaw 
  • Caprese Salad
  • Italian Pasta Salad
  • Three Bean Salad
  • Sweet and Moist Cornbread
  • 30 Minute Brownies (for dessert)

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Sandwiches

OTHER SUMMER RECIPES TO TRY:

  • Vegetable Herb Pasta Salad
  • Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
  • Greek Salad with Avocado
  • Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
  • Melon Caprese Salad
  • Healthy Tuna Salad

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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

This is the best Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Recipe that's super tender, flavor-packed and makes the best sandwiches!
4.91 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Ingredients

  • 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder trim any excess fat
  • 3 Tbsp. brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 12 oz. beer any dark or lager
  • Bbq sauce
  • hamburger or slider buns for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings (brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin). Place the pork on a large sheet of foil and rub the seasoning mix all over pork.
  • In a large Dutch oven on medium heat, add the oil. Brown the pork on all sides (a few minutes on each side).
  • Add the beer all around the pork and cover with lid. Transfer the pork to the oven and cook for about 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and break it apart with two forks. Add 1 cup of bbq sauce, stir and place the pork back in the oven for another hour without the lid.
  • Let the pork cool for 20 minutes before serving (the Dutch oven will be extremely hot. Add more bbq sauce if needed or preferred. Serve on warm hamburgers, pickles and more bbq sauce, enjoy!
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Notes

  1. Store any leftovers in an airtight container or a heavy duty ziplock bag for up to 4 days. If stored in a ziplock, be sure to let out as much air as possible.

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  1. culinarycool@gmail.com'Nicole says

    July 27, 2021 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is excellent for feeding a crowd! The seasoning mix adds tremendous flavour, along with the beer. I love mine topped with a tangy coleslaw and some pickles.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 29, 2021 at 9:00 am

      Thank you Nichole!

      Reply
  2. wakinguptojoy@gmail.com'Liz says

    July 27, 2021 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    I love cooking with my Dutch Oven! This recipe is on my meal planner for later in the week!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 29, 2021 at 9:00 am

      I hope you love this recipe Liz! I am so excited for you to try it!

      Reply
  3. britt@40aprons.com'Heather says

    July 27, 2021 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    There is nothing that I love more than bbq pork sandwiches in the summer! I’ve never used my Dutch Oven for making shredded pork and cannot wait to try this method 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 29, 2021 at 8:59 am

      I hope you enjoy it, Heather!

      Reply
  4. aya@scienceandcrumbs.com'Aya says

    July 27, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    I love all the seasoning used for this recipe. I’m going to give this a try with beef ribs instead of pork and skip the beer. The idea of using brown sugar to coat the meat is so creative and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 29, 2021 at 8:59 am

      You will have to let me know how it is with beef ribs! That all sounds delicious!

      Reply
  5. lindawarren5@gmail.com'Linda says

    July 28, 2021 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    Now that is one delicious sandwich! I’ve never cooked a pork shoulder in my Dutch Oven but I will from now on! It was so easy to throw together and tasted like a slice of heaven on a bun. Thanks for the great recipe that will be on my table often.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 29, 2021 at 8:58 am

      You are so welcome Linda! I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for trying it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. cupcake@bsugarmama.com'Nicole Washington says

    July 28, 2021 at 7:37 am

    Yes. It is about that time for the pulled pork especially as we approach football season.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 29, 2021 at 8:57 am

      This is such a perfect recipe for football season!

      Reply
  7. anaiahmichelleclemens@gmail.com'Anaiah says

    July 29, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, these sandwiches turned out perfectly and so flavorful! You had the perfect amount of seasoning and it was so easy to make. Can’t wait to make these again soon!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      August 2, 2021 at 8:21 am

      SO happy to hear your pulled pork came out perfectly! 🙂 Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  8. BakingGypsy@AOL.com'Tammy says

    July 30, 2021 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    These look so wonderful! What a delicious meal for every season. I haven’t had pulled pork in ages…craving!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      August 2, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. amy@amycakesbakes.com'Amy B. says

    July 30, 2021 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so excited to try these, they look so tender and with those spices and beer…YUM!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      August 2, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Thank you! I hope you love this recipe and it is so tender!

      Reply

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