Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds
Slow-Cooked Dutch Oven Pork Shreds turn a simple pork loin into tender, juicy strands bathed in rich barbecue sauce. The low-and-slow roast builds deep, smoky-sweet flavor ideal for piling onto toasted buns or serving with coleslaw and pickles. It’s a crowd-pleasing option for casual dinners, game day spreads, or weekend meal prep.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (104 degrees C). Set a small rack inside a Dutch oven.
- 2
Rub the pork roast with barbecue spice rub and set 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 2 forks, then return the meat to the Dutch oven with some of the roasting juices and a generous amount of barbeque sauce.
- 5
Set the Dutch oven on the stovetop and simmer over medium heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Calories 247.7 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.76 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.86 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.78 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High
- Cholesterol 75.97 mg High
- Sodium 411.87 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.03 g Low Source
- Sugar 14.24 g High
- Added Sugar 13.01 g High
- Calcium 8.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source
- Potassium 505.47 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 44.23 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source
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.