Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds
This Dutch oven pulled pork is slow-roasted with barbecue spice rub and barbecue sauce until tender and juicy. The meat has a smoky, tangy barbecue flavor and is made for hearty sandwiches, whether served at a casual gathering or a relaxed family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 71 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (104 degrees C). Place a small rack inside a Dutch oven.
- 2
Rub the pork roast with barbecue spice rub and place it on the rack in the Dutch oven.
- 3
Cover and cook in the preheated oven until the roast is fork-tender, about 8 hours.
- 4
Shred the roast with forks and return the meat to the Dutch oven with some of the roasting juices and a generous amount of barbecue sauce.
- 5
Place the Dutch oven on the stovetop and let it simmer over medium heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Calories 245.52 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 25.42 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 14.27 g 5%
- Total Fat 8.84 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.05 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 80.96 mg High 27%
- Sodium 414.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 11.89 g --
- Added Sugars 11.9 g High 24%
- Calcium 16.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 517.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 41.5 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Slow Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds is made with 4 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 8 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, and Spice Rub. Each serving provides about 245.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Spice Rub. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds?
- About 8 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 245.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds healthy?
- Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 245.52 calories and 25.42 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 414.18 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.05 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.9 g (24% of the Daily Value). 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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