Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Dutch oven pulled pork with this easy-to-follow recipe. Start by searing the seasoned pork in a Dutch oven, then pour in a tantalizing mixture of apple juice, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar for added depth. Slow-cook the pork to tender perfection, and enjoy the rich, savory taste that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 2 lb Pork Butt, Shoulder, or Loin
- 1 tbsp Mustard
Seasoning Rub
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Liquid Mixture
- 1 cup Apple Juice
- ⅓ cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300℉.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients to make up your seasoning blend.
- Spread a thin layer of mustard onto your pork before rubbing the seasoning blend all over, ensuring it's evenly coated. Let this sit for an hour to marinate.
- Heat a bit of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork and sear on all side until browned.
- Once your meat is seared, pour in the apple juice, barbeque sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Cook the pork for about 1 hour per pound of meat, or until it's tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the Dutch oven from the oven and use two forks to shred the pork.
- Serve the pulled pork on sandwiches, tacos, BBQ pizza or anyway you prefer, and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors!