Easy Oven-Pulled Pork
An incredibly tender, juicy, and versatile oven-braised pulled pork made with a bone-in pork shoulder coated in a flavorful sweet-and-savory spice rub. Kept simple without heavy sauces, making it perfect to use in a wide variety of leftover dishes. Chef's tips: (1) Using a bone-in pork shoulder is typically cheaper, and the bone can be saved after cooking to flavor soups, stews, or beans. (2) The sugar in the spice rub speeds up the browning process, so monitor the pork closely during searing to prevent burning. (3) Letting the shredded pork cool directly in its braising liquid prevents it from drying out and keeps the meat exceptionally juicy. (4) This base pulled pork is kept versatile without barbecue sauce so it can easily be repurposed for tacos, pastas, sandwiches, or quesadillas.
- Time: 300 min
- Servings: 8
Source: ChefChef
Ingredients
- Bone-in pork shoulder
- Generous amount to coat Spice rub
- Neutral cooking oil
- About 1/4 cup Whiskey