North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled Pork
Basic Information
- Servings: 12
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 61.21
- Health score: 11.00
- Weight Watcher points: 6.00
Summary
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave American food. Try making North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled Pork at home. This main course has 229 calories, 26g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. For $1.54 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. A mixture of brown sugar, celery salt, onion powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Foodista. 8 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 57%, which is solid. Try North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled Pork, North Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled-Pork Sandwiches, and North Carolina Style Pulled Pork for similar recipes.
Ingredients
apple cider vinegar2 cups
pork shoulder3 pounds
firmly-packed brown sugar0.75 cup
butter2 teaspoons
celery salt0.5 teaspoon
mustard0.5 teaspoon- garlic salt0.5 teaspoon
ground pepper1.5 teaspoons
ketchup0.6666667 cup
brown sugar2 teaspoons
liquid hickory smoke3 tablespoons
onion powder0.5 teaspoon
pepper flakes3 teaspoons
salt12 servings
water1 cups
Prepare the rub
Step 1
Mix paprika, light brown sugar, celery and garlic salts, dry mustard, black pepper, onion powder and salt in a small bowl. Season the entire pork roast and cover overnight in the refrigerator.Preheat the oven to 325F.
Step 2
Place the pork roast in a large, disposable aluminum roasting pan.In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and the liquid hickory smoke for the basting marinade.
Step 3
Pour the basting marinade over the pork and cover with aluminum foil. Cook for approximately 4 1/2 hours (or until the pork becomes tender enough to start "pulling" away, turning the pork every hour, and basting every 1/2 hour. Alternatively, cook pork over white hot coals, covered, for 3-3 1/2 hours, basting and turning frequently with basting marinade.
Step 4
Transfer the pork roast to a cutting board.
Step 5
Drain the excess juices from the pan. Slice the pork roast and pull apart the meat (trimming the fat) and place back into roasting pan.Prepare the BBQ sauce: In a large bowl, mix the cider vinegar, water, ketchup, dark brown sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes and pour over pulled pork, stirring to make sure all pork is covered; cover with aluminum foil.
Step 6
Place pulled pork back into the oven (still at 325F) or in pan on grill and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring pork and BBQ every 30 minutes.
Categories
Cuisines: American
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: gluten free