Oven Cooked Pulled Pork
By: Mike, Posted: 1/8/2024
Looking for a versatile pulled pork recipe that hits the spot? Try this Oven Cooked Pulled Pork. Perfect on it’s own or to complete your next meal.
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Our Oven Cooked Pulled Pork
Nothing beats an easy weekday dinner. Minda and I love making our week easier by meal prepping different items over the weekend. When we meal prep for dinners, we try making food that can be used in multiple ways. One of our favorite things to meal prep is pulled pork. Our Oven Cooked Pulled Pork is seasoned for versatility and is perfect for dinners like quesadillas, sandwiches, and tacos. Our Oven Cooked Pulled is amazing and will always hit the spot.
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Pork – We use whatever cut of meat is on sale whether it is the butt or shoulder. Each cut needs to be slow cooked so they both work perfect for pulled pork. When they are on sale where we live, we can sometimes get them for a little over a dollar a pound.
Liquids – When slow cooking your pork you do not want to dry it out. I use a combo of apple juice and apple cider vinegar. This will help keep your pork moist throughout the cooking process. Minda and I will also use different flavors if we are making pulled pork for a specific meal. Try using your favorite cola if you are going to be using the pulled pork for BBQ sandwiches.
Dry Seasonings – When Minda and I are making our Oven Cooked Pulled Pork for meal prep we like to use seasonings that we use in all our meals to maximize how many different meals we can make for the week. Onion and garlic are a must because they are amazing. Cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper are always good choices because they go great with several different food styles.
Veggies – We use an diced onion to add additional flavor to our pulled pork. It is also works great when deglazing your pot after searing your pork.
Preferred Pairings for Oven Cooked Pulled Pork
Need some ideas to serve with your Oven Cooked Pulled Pork? Try our Cheesy French Onion Rice, Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or Smashed Cheesy Brussel Sprouts.
Cheesy French Onion Rice – Looking for a tasty new side dish? Try this Cheesy French Onion Rice for your next dinner with the family.
Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Try our delicious Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes, it’s an amazing take on a traditional side dish that the family will enjoy.
Smashed Cheesy Brussel Sprouts – Need a change up to your veggies for dinner tonight. Try our Smashed Cheesy Brussel Sprouts, they definitely deliver on the awesomeness.
Ingredients for Oven Cooked Pulled Pork
- 5 lbs Pork Butt
- 1 large Onion, Diced
- 1 cup Apple Juice
- 2 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbs Oil
Dry Seasonings
- 1 tbs Ground Mustard
- 1 tbs Onion Powder
- 1 tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 tbs Ground Cumin
- 1 tbs Paprika
- 1 tbs Oregano
- 2 tbs Brown Sugar
Directions
Preheat oven and prep pork: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix dry seasonings then coat pork on all sides. Dice onion into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
Brown Pork and Deglaze: Using a Dutch oven, bring oil to a ripple of a medium high heat. Cook pork for 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove pork from Dutch oven and set aside. Add onion, apple juice and apple cider vinegar to deglaze. Cook for 5 minutes then add port back into the Dutch oven.
Cover Dutch oven with foil and cook pork: Cover Dutch oven with foil and place lid on top. Transfer to the oven and cook for 4 to 5 hours. Remove from oven when the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees.
Shred and serve: Let pork rest for 15 minutes. Remove pork and place in a large bowl. Shred, serve and enjoy.
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Oven Cooked Pulled Pork
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hoursLooking for a versatile pulled pork recipe that hits the spot? Try this Oven Cooked Pulled Pork. Perfect on it's own or to complete your next meal.
Ingredients
5 lbs Pork Butt
1 large Onion, Diced
1 cup Apple Juice
2 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbs Oil
- Dry Seasonings
1 tbs Ground Mustard
1 tbs Onion Powder
1 tbs Garlic Powder
1 tbs Ground Cumin
1 tbs Paprika
1 tbs Oregano
2 tbs Brown Sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven and prep pork: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix dry seasonings then coat pork on all sides. Dice onion into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
- Brown Pork and Deglaze: Using a Dutch oven, bring oil to a ripple of a medium high heat. Cook pork for 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove pork from Dutch oven and set aside. Add onion, apple juice and apple cider vinegar to deglaze. Cook for 5 minutes then add port back into the Dutch oven.
- Cover Dutch oven with foil and cook pork: Cover Dutch oven with foil and place lid on top. Transfer to the oven and cook for 4 to 5 hours. Remove from oven when the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees.
- Shred and serve: Let pork rest for 15 minutes. Remove pork and place in a large bowl. Shred, serve and enjoy.
