Classic Pulled Pork
Ingredients
4-pound pork shoulder
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
12 oz. chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper
2.5 cups SweetZING Sauce
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300°. Trim excess fat from pork and cut into large pieces to fit in a large Dutch oven.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin then season with black pepper. Rub all over pork. (This can be done the night before.)
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In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Working in batches, add pork, and sear on all sides. (Spices can burn quickly so don’t let it go for too long!)
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Pour chicken broth around pork and cover with lid. Transfer to oven and cook until pork is beginning to turn tender, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Remove lid and cook until pork is very tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
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Remove pork from Dutch oven and let rest.
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Shred pork using two forks. Toss shredded meat with about half the SweetZING Sauce.
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Serve warm with buns and more SweetZING Sauce.