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James Martin Pulled Pork Recipe

James Martin Pulled Pork Recipe

Olivia Brooks
James Martin Pulled Pork Recipe gives fall apart pork using shoulder, BBQ sauce, paprika, garlic, onion, brown sugar, and vinegar for rich BBQ taste today
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large roasting pan or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Forks (for shredding)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Aluminum foil or lid for covering
  • Slow cooker or oven (either works)

Ingredients
  

For the pork:

  • 2.5 kg pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

For the sauce:

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Optional serving:

  • Burger buns or wraps
  • Coleslaw
  • Pickles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  • Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick better.
  • Rub the pork all over with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and mustard powder.
  • Massage the spice mix thoroughly into the pork. Don’t be shy—cover every inch.
  • Place the pork into a roasting pan or Dutch oven.
  • Mix BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey in a bowl.
  • Pour the sauce over the pork, coating it well.
  • Cover tightly with foil or lid.
  • Slow cook in the oven for 5.5 to 6 hours, checking occasionally to ensure moisture.
  • Once done, the pork should be extremely tender and easy to pull apart.
  • Remove from oven and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
  • Use two forks to shred the meat completely.
  • Mix shredded pork back into the juices for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Always choose pork shoulder—it has enough fat for tenderness
  • Don’t rush the cooking time
  • Keep it covered to lock in moisture
  • Let it rest before shredding
  • Mix shredded pork back into juices for maximum flavor
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