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Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork

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This oven-roasted take on Carolina-style whole hog layers ribs, shoulder, tenderloin, belly, and sirloin so the juices mingle and the meat turns succulent and pull-apart tender. A smoky-sweet dry rub with paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne delivers balanced heat and depth. Serve Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork for a weekend feast or backyard gathering when rich, smoky pork is the star.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook9 hrs
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyHard
Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork
  1. 1

    Assemble all ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Slice the ribs, pork shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and pork sirloin in half.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, use a spoon to mix the kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne to make the dry rub.

  4. 4

    Season both sides of the meat cuts with the dry rub; set aside about 4 teaspoons of the rub to season the cooked pork later if needed after tasting.

  5. 5

    Lay a sheet of heavy-duty foil on a sheet pan. Place one half of the ribs in the center of the foil; layer the shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and sirloin on top. Place the other rib half on top.

  6. 6

    Wrap tightly in 3 additional layers of foil. Move to a Dutch oven and roast in the preheated oven until the meat is falling off the bone and very, very tender, about 9 hours.

  7. 7

    Remove the bones and pull or shred the meat before serving. Mix all or some of the rendered fat into the meat.