How to Make Exquisite Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a tender and flavorful dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd, then look no further than this exquisite pulled pork recipe. This slow-cooked pork is infused with a delicious blend of spices and cooked to perfection, resulting in a dish that's sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or just want to switch up your weeknight dinner routine, this pulled pork recipe is a must-try.

The secret to this recipe is the low and slow cooking method, which allows...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, thickly sliced
  • 6 pounds pork butt roast
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil into a slow cooker and arrange sliced onion over oil. Place pork roast over onion.
  • Cook on Low until pork is very tender, 8 to 9 hours. Transfer roast to a platter and discard onion and liquid. Shred pork with two forks.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat; cook and stir chopped onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shredded pork, tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper; stir well. Cover and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    439 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 2148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 685mg