Easy Pulled Pork Recipe: Simple, Tasty, and Perfect for Gatherings

Get ready to have fun cooking with this easy pulled pork recipe by Liz Evans! It’s perfect for laid-back gatherings or cozy family dinners, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds.

Deliciously tender pulled pork made easy with this simple recipe.

Ingredients for Easy Pulled Pork Recipe

• 1.5 kg rolled pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp kosher salt (or sea salt)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion granules
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 2-3 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
• ¼-½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2-4 tbsp blackstrap molasses

Step-by-Step Guide for Easy Pulled Pork Recipe

Step 1: Preparing the Easy Pulled Pork Recipe

Begin your easy pulled pork recipe by removing packaging from the pork shoulder. Pat dry with kitchen roll, sprinkle kosher salt evenly, and refrigerate uncovered overnight for the perfect dry brine.

Step 2: Applying the Flavorful Rub

The next morning, bring the pork to room temperature. Mix garlic powder, onion granules, cumin, smoked paprika, mustard powder, and chilli flakes. Massage evenly onto pork, then sprinkle and pat down brown sugar, focusing on the skin side for delicious caramelization.

Step 3: BBQ Smoking Method

Prepare your BBQ with quality charcoal and a lump of apple or hickory smoking wood. Heat initially to 150-200°C, then place pork shoulder skin-side down for initial caramelization. After 10 minutes, adjust heat to indirect smoking temperature (100-105°C).

Step 4: Low and Slow Cooking

At 60°C internal pork temperature, transfer pork to a roasting tin. Add apple cider vinegar and molasses, cover with foil, and return to BBQ. Cook slowly until pork easily pulls apart at around 90°C internal temperature.

Step 5: Serving Your Pulled Pork

Remove foil to find a flavorful sauce formed from vinegar, molasses, and juices. Use two forks to pull pork apart, mixing thoroughly into the sauce. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, easy pulled pork!

Ready to impress at your next gathering? Try this easy pulled pork recipe today and enjoy effortless, mouthwatering results!

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