How to Make Braised BBQ Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the savory, smoky flavor of slow-cooked, tender pulled pork smothered in tangy barbecue sauce. This recipe for Braised BBQ Pulled Pork is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for gatherings, game days, or just a comforting family meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 slices lemon, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Sear in the hot Dutch oven on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
  • Combine vinegar, water, onion, mustard, lemon slices, butter, honey, and cayenne in the Dutch oven and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove lemon. Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and return to a boil; add pork and cover tightly with a lid or foil.
  • Braise in the center of the preheated oven until meat shreds easily with a fork, about 3 hours. Check occasionally to see if a little water should be added. Remove from the oven and shred pork into sauce using 2 forks.
  • Nutrition

    145 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 541mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 441mg