Pulled Pork Shoulder Barbecue - Oven "Smoked" Barbecued Pork Shoulder

How to Make Pulled Pork Shoulder Barbecue

Step 1: Prepare the Pork Shoulder

1. Start by preheating your oven to 210 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Take a 3.5-pound pork shoulder (also known as a blade roast or pork butt).
3. Apply a dry rub generously on all sides of the pork shoulder.
4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 2: Create a Moist Cooking Environment

1. Place two ramekins in the dutch oven, one on each side of the pork shoulder.
2. In each ramekin, add a quarter teaspoon of liquid smoke and half a cup of water.
3. The liquid smoke will add flavor, and the water will create a moist cooking environment.
4. Cover the dutch oven with the lid.

Step 3: Slow Cook the Pork

1. Place the dutch oven in the preheated oven and cook at 210 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 hours.
2. Plan the timing so that you can start cooking at 3 in the morning to have it ready in 12 hours.

Step 4: Shred the Pork

1. After 12 hours, remove the pork shoulder from the oven.
2. The pork should be incredibly tender, and the shoulder blade bone should easily come out.
3. Use sanitized gloves to handle the pork and shred it using two forks or chop it roughly with a knife.

Step 5: Season and Garnish

1. Taste the pulled pork and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
2. Warm up some barbecue sauce (SFQ or your preferred choice) to garnish the pulled pork.
3. Mix the sauce with the shredded pork to coat it evenly.

Step 6: Assemble the Sandwich

1. Get traditional white buns for serving.
2. Avoid using whole wheat buns and opt for the lightest, airiest white bread buns.
3. Pile the succulent pulled pork onto the buns.
4. Add more sauce on top for extra flavor.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

1. Serve the pulled pork sandwiches and enjoy the delicious and moist barbecue flavor.
2. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite barbecue sauce and bun choices.
3. Visit the Food Wishes website for more details and ingredient variations.
4. Indulge in this delectable pulled pork dish and savor the flavors of a classic barbecue experience.