Recipe for Pulled Pork

Several people have asked me recently for a recipe for pulled pork. Pulled pork is a traditional southern United States favorite, and their are as many recipes out there for it as there are pulled pork fans.

Here is a recipe for pulled pork that is not only easy to prepare, but tasty too. Try it for yourself:

Recipe for Pulled Pork

1 4 pound boneless pork shoulder
4 tablespoons kosher or coarse salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika (I use the Szeged Hungarian Paprika)
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

6 buns or hard rolls


Put the pork shoulder, fat side up, in a roasting pan on a rack insert. Pulse the salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, thyme leaves, garlic, vinegar, and cayenne in a food processor until well combined. Add extra-virgin olive oil and pulse the mixture becomes a paste. Rub the spice paste all over the pork. Cover the pork let rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Bring the pork to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. and roast the pork for about 3 1/2 hours, uncovered, until the outside is crispy and brown. Let the meat rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

To serve the pulled pork, cut the buns in half and pile on some pork. Top with a large spoonful of coleslaw if desired, and place the top half of the bun on top.



recipe for pulled pork