BBQ Pulled Pork In The Oven

America’s Love of BBQ Smoked Meats

One things is for sure – Americans love some real barbecue.

Flavors, seasonings & methods vary from region to region – which makes the art of BBQ all that more exciting!

Who doesn’t love trying out all the little BBQ joints? Restaurants, food trucks, even those set up roadside – it’s an adventure in flavor!

Get BBQ Smoked Pork In The Oven

Not everyone has a smoker at home. I LOVE using my smoker – but I get it’s not for everyone. There’s a learning curve and it’s a very hands on process.

That’s why I decided to recreate a smoky flavored pulled pork in the oven. It took many pork roasts, and lots of pork to eat, to create the perfect replica.

This pulled pork is smoky, full of flavor and just a bit of heat. Maybe not the real thing – but it’s close!

Click here to check out my recipe for Instant Pot Pernil – a Spanish pork roast LOADED with flavor!

BBQ Pork In The Oven – Ingredients & Preparation

This is one of the few pork roasts I make that doesn’t involve any marinating time.

Rub it down with a liquid smoke and apple cider vinegar mixture and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slather on the dry rub and it’s ready to go!

Throw the pork roast in a roasting pan (click here to check out the roasting pan I use), pour in a 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, cover and cook low and slow for 6-8 hours, occasionally basting. Your roast is done when it easily pulls apart with a fork.

Remove the roasting pan out of the oven and heat oven up to broil. At this point I remove all big chunks of fat (small bits of fat should stay in) and shred roast with two forks. Put roast back in oven, uncovered, and broil for 10 -15 minutes.

KEEP AN EYE ON IT! Please don’t walk away, become distracted or forget about it. We’re trying to brown it up a bit and get a little crunch – not burn it. Stir the meat a few times to distribute all the juices so nothing dries out.

That’s it! Smoky, delicious pulled pork. No smokers, no grills, no wood chips – nothing but your oven and some seasoning creativity.

Enjoy your pulled pork! Try topping with coleslaw, pickles, jalapenos, cheese, BBQ sauce – get creative. I use this pulled pork for sandwiches, chili, quesadillas, baked beans – the options are endless.

Hope you enjoy!

Amanda ♥