Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork
This Carolina-style "whole hog" barbecue pork combines baby back ribs, pork shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and sirloin for a richly seasoned pulled pork with smoky paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, garlic, onion, and a touch of cayenne. Prepared in a Dutch oven, it is a practical simplified take on whole-hog barbecue for feeding a crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook9 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the ribs, pork shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and pork sirloin in half.
- 3
Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne for the dry rub in a small bowl using a spoon.
- 4
Season the cuts of meat on both sides with the dry rub; reserve about 4 teaspoons of the rub to season the cooked pork if needed after tasting.
- 5
Place a piece of heavy-duty foil on a sheet pan. Place half of the ribs in the center of the foil; top with the shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and sirloin. Top with the remaining half of the ribs.
- 6
Wrap tightly in 3 more layers of foil. Transfer 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
Remove the bones, then pull or shred the meat before serving. Mix all or some of the rendered fat into the meat.
- Calories 722.36 kcal High 36%
- Protein 49.79 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 14.39 g 5%
- Total Fat 50.78 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 19.05 g High 95%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 264.54 mg High 88%
- Sodium 607.3 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 9.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 85.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 425.34 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 64.04 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Carolina Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 9 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 722.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork?
- About 9 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 9 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 722.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork healthy?
- Carolina-Style "Whole Hog" Barbecue Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 722.36 calories and 49.79 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 607.3 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.05 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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