Melt in Your Mouth Pulled Pork Recipe

This Melt in Your Mouth Pulled Pork recipe is a classic dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Slow-cooked to perfection, this pulled pork is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Just like Grandma used to make!

Ingredients for Melt in Your Mouth Pulled Pork:

• 4-5 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt), bone-in or boneless
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
• Buns, for serving

How to make Melt in Your Mouth Pulled Pork:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
2. Rub the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, covering it completely. Wrap the pork in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
3. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
4. In a roasting pan or Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth or water, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and hot sauce. Place the pork shoulder in the pan.
5. Cover the pan with foil or a lid and roast in the preheated oven for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
6. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
7. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any excess fat.
8. Serve the pulled pork on buns, topped with your favorite barbecue sauce or coleslaw.

About the main ingredients:

• Pork Shoulder: Also known as pork butt, this cut of meat is perfect for slow cooking and becomes incredibly tender and flavorful.
• Dry Rub: A combination of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper adds depth of flavor and forms a delicious crust on the pork as it cooks.
• Cooking Liquid: A mixture of chicken broth or water, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and hot sauce creates a flavorful cooking liquid that keeps the pork moist and adds additional flavor.

This Melt in Your Mouth Pulled Pork recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear!