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Tender Oven Roasted Pulled Pork (Gluten Free)

If you are looking for an easy meal that will feed a crowd, look no further. This delicious Tender Oven Roasted Pulled Pork is failproof and does not require much attention. Just make a few sides and you'll all set for dinner!
Servings 8 -10 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Roast Time/ 4 hours covered in 300 degree oven, plus 1.25-2.5 hours uncovered/ Total Time: 5.25-6.25 hours 6 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 5-6 qt. Dutch oven with lid or other pan with lid (or heavy foil to cover)

Ingredients

Pulled Pork

  • 7.5- 8 lb. bone-in pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Morton’s Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. gf
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, gf
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder, gf
  • 2 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, gf
  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper, gf
  • 1 tablespoon ground espresso optional
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed, crushed, gf or 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, gf

BBQ Sauce

  • 1 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 8 oz. water
  • ½ cup ketchup, gf
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, gf
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup maple syrup or ¼ maple syrup plus 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, gf
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika, gf
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper, gf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pulled Pork

  • Cut most of the fat off the roast and discard. To a small bowl, add the salt, smoked paprika, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, coriander, Aleppo pepper, brown sugar, mustard seed, and espresso, if using. Stir together to combine. If using Dijon mustard, instead of mustard seed, evenly coat the meat in the mustard. Evenly cover the meat in the the rub.
  • Preheat the oven to 300° F.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or a cast iron with the olive oil. Place the meat fat side down in the pan and sear the meat. Turn over and sear the other side, and then the ends. 
  • Set the meat fat side up in the pan. Pour ½ cup water at the bottom of the pan. This will keep the coating remnants from burning. Cover and roast for 4 hours. Uncover and baste with some of the juices.
  • Roast for another 1 ¼  - 2 ¼ hours, basting a few more times. Check for doneness using a fork to pull apart. The meat should pull apart easily and be very moist inside. You can also use a meat thermometer. The meat should come to 195 or so using an instant thermometer. It will continue to cook once removed from the oven. 
  • Pull apart using two forks and removing any large fat chunks. Skim off some of the fat and pour the juices over the meat, if desired. Serve with Homemade or store bought BBQ sauce, gluten free if needed. 

Gluten Free BBQ Sauce

  • Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat, stirring often, for 5-10 minutes. Cool or serve warm.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ pork, oven roasted pork, pork shoulder, pulled pork