Easy Oven Pulled Pork
Easy Oven Pulled Pork yields succulent, fall-apart strands of pork infused with garlic and a well-seasoned crust. It’s rich and juicy, perfect for piling into sandwiches, tucking into tacos, or stirring into stews and ragù. Ideal for weekend meals or gatherings when you want hearty comfort with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Using a paring knife, make 8 small slits in the pork, about 1 1/2 inches deep. Insert a garlic clove into each slit. Season the pork evenly on all sides with salt and pepper. Set the pork, fat-side up, in a 9x13-inch metal baking dish or a Dutch oven.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 4
Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Carefully pour 3/4 cup water around the sides of the pork. Cover with foil or a lid and cook for 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes. Trim off the large fat layer and any other large pieces of fat. Pull the pork apart and shred.
- Calories 615.09 kcal High
- Protein 42.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.87 g Moderate
- Total Fat 38.51 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 131.55 mg High
- Sodium 171.33 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.37 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 348.29 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate
- Potassium 22.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 40.97 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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