Easy Stove-Top BBQ Pulled Pork: No Grill Required

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can be healthier and cheaper.

Start with 2.2 pounds of pork shoulder.

Sprinkle 3 to 5 tablespoons of oil over the pork.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of salt and toss to coat the pork.

Peel and cut 6 to 10 garlic cloves in half, set aside.

Slice 1 medium onion into quarter to half-inch thick rounds and separate into rings.

Sear the pork on high heat until browned on all sides.

Add garlic and onion to the pot to caramelize with the pork.

Prepare the stewing liquid with 3/4 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup soy sauce.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the pot, adjusting as needed to cover the pork halfway.

Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3 to 4 pork flavored bouillon cubes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: