Pulled Pork With Tangy Barbecue Sauce

Nothing says summer like a plate of pulled pork with tangy barbecue sauce. This mouth-watering recipe is sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering. The pork is slow cooked for hours, allowing the flavors to really soak in, and the barbecue sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and tangy. Serve it with a side of coleslaw and potato salad, and you’ve got an amazing meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pork cubes, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the pork is evenly coated with the seasonings.
3. Arrange the pork cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
4. While the pork is baking, make the barbecue sauce by combining the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the pork from the oven and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork and stir to combine.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Once the pork is fully cooked, use two forks to pull the pork apart into shreds.
8. Serve the pulled pork with extra barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Per serving (1/4 of the recipe): Calories: 357; Fat: 16.1g; Carbs: 19.1g; Protein: 33.3g

Serving Suggestions

This pulled pork is delicious served on a bun as a sandwich, or in tacos with coleslaw and pickled onions. You can also serve it as a main dish with sides such as baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and cornbread.

This pulled pork with tangy barbecue sauce is sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering. The pork is slow cooked for hours, allowing the flavors to really soak in, and the barbecue sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and tangy. Serve it with a side of coleslaw and potato salad, and you’ve got an amazing meal that everyone will love.