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How to Make Pulled Pork

The best cut of pork to use when making pulled pork is pork shoulder or pork butt.  Pork shoulder and pork butt are the same thing, just different names for the same cut of meat.
Course Mains
Cooking time Over 1 Hour, Slow Cooker/Overnight
Skill Level Beginner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 205123123kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds pork shoulder
  • Splash apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F / 121 degrees C.
  • Place 5 pounds pork shoulder in a foil-covered baking dish or Dutch oven. Bake 9 to 10 hours, until tender. Do not uncover during cooking.
    5 pounds pork shoulder
  • While warm, pull pork apart with forks.
  • Mix a Splash apple cider vinegar and Salt to taste to the meat after you pull it apart for added flavor.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Fat: 10g | Protein: 27g