You Won’t Believe How Easy This Pulled Pork Is | No Smoker Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Score the fat cap of the pork butt in a crisscross pattern.

Generously splash liquid smoke all over the pork.

Coat the pork with plain yellow mustard to help the rub stick.

Mix together the barbecue rub ingredients in a bowl.

Sprinkle the barbecue rub generously on all sides of the pork.

Pour apple juice into the tray to keep the pork juicy during cooking.

Cover and let the pork marinate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C).

Cook the pork in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 203° F (95° C), approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Uncover the pork, slather with barbecue sauce, and broil for 5 to 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Let the pork rest for at least an hour before shredding.

Transfer the cooked pork to another dish and remove the bone.

Shred the pork using two forks and mix in some drippings and additional barbecue sauce.

Prepare nachos by layering tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and pulled pork, then bake until the cheese melts.

Make pulled pork sandwiches with toasted buns, barbecue sauce, pulled pork, and coleslaw topped with pickles.

Prepare burrito tacos by dipping tortillas in drippings, crisping on a skillet, and filling with pulled pork and toppings.

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