Pulled Pork

Name: Pulled Pork
Cook time: 14 h
Total time: 14 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5-8 Pound Pork Butt (bone in and fat pad on top); 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder; 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika (heaping); 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 ½ Tablespoon Kosher Salt; 1 Tablespoon Pepper; 2 teaspoons Cayenne Powder; 2 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar; 4 Cups Water; 4 Cups Apple Cider (or eliminate the water and use 8 cups of apple cider); ½ Cup Kosher Salt; 3 Tablespoons Dry Rub (heaping); 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Bay Leaves; ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar; ½ Cup White Vinegar; ¼ Cup Brown Sugar (up to 1/3 Cup ); ½ teaspoon Chili Powder; 2 Pinches Red Pepper Flakes; Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Cook:14h

This pulled pork is incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with bold flavor thanks to a simple brine, homemade rub, and slow oven cooking. It’s the perfect recipe for pulled pork sandwiches, meal prep, or feeding a crowd—no smoker required.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:03:30 GMT