Pioneer Woman Pulled Pork Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Pulled Pork Recipe is tender, juicy and full of bold flavor. It is perfect for family dinners and weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder pork butt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Mix paprika, salt, pepper and chili powder in a bowl. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork evenly.
Sear the Meat
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place pork in the pot. Sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove briefly from pot.
Cook the Aromatics
- In the same pot, add sliced onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir gently to avoid burning the garlic.
Add Liquid and Sauce
- Pour chicken broth, BBQ sauce, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar into the pot. Stir well. Place the seared pork back into the pot.
Slow Cook
- Cover the pot with a lid. Cook in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for about 4 hours. The pork should become very tender and easy to shred.
Shred the Pork
- Remove pork from the pot carefully. Use two forks to shred the meat. It should pull apart easily. Discard large pieces of fat.
Mix with Sauce
- Return shredded pork to the pot. Stir well to coat with sauce. Let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to absorb flavor before serving.
Notes
- Use pork shoulder for best results.
- Do not skip searing for deeper flavor.
- Cook low and slow for tender meat.
- Add more BBQ sauce if you like it saucy.
- Taste and adjust salt before serving.
- Let meat rest before shredding.