Pioneer Woman Pulled Pork Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Pulled Pork Recipe is a true classic. It is perfect for big family dinners.
Ingredients
- 7 pounds pork shoulder Boston Butt.
- 2 whole white onions.
- 1 tablespoon salt.
- 1 tablespoon black pepper.
- 1 can 11 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo.
- 2 cans Dr. Pepper soda.
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup water if needed.
Instructions
Prep the Oven
- Heat your oven to 300 degrees. This low heat cooks the meat slowly.
Cut the Onions
- Peel the white onions. Cut them into thick wedges. Place them at the bottom of the pot.
Season the Pork
- Rub salt and pepper on the pork. Place it on top of the onions.
Add the Spicy Kick
- Pour the chipotle peppers over the meat. Use the whole can for heat.
Pour the Soda
- Pour both cans of Dr. Pepper over everything. Add the brown sugar on top.
The Long Cook
- Put the lid on the pot. Bake for about six to seven hours.
Check the Meat
- The meat should fall apart with a fork. It should be very tender.
Shred the Pork
- Take the pork out of the pot. Use two forks to shred it.
Mix with Juices
- Put the shredded meat back in the pot. Toss it with the remaining juices.
Serve it Up
- Place the meat on toasted buns. Add your favorite BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Always use a bone-in pork shoulder.
- The bone adds a lot of extra flavor.
- Do not use diet soda for this.
- The real sugar helps create a thick sauce.
- If you hate spice, use fewer chipotle peppers.
- They are very hot and smoky.
- Let the meat rest before you shred it.
- This keeps the juices inside the pork.
- You can make this a day early.
- It tastes even better the next day.
- Fat is good for flavor during cooking.
- Do not trim all the fat off.