Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
This is the best Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Recipe that's super tender, flavor-packed and makes the best sandwiches!
Servings: 8 servings
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!
Notes
- 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.