Juicy Oven Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 1 (4-5 pound) pork shoulder roast (also known as pork butt)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
• Soft buns or rolls for sandwiches
• Homemade coleslaw
• Pickles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Mix together the salt, black pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create a spice rub.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder roast.
4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Once seared, remove the pork and set it aside. Deglaze the pot with apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
6. Return the pork to the pot and add chicken broth. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil.
7. Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and let it cook for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is very tender and falls apart easily.
8. While the pork is cooking, prepare the savory barbecue sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven. Shred the meat using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
10. Mix the pulled pork with the barbecue sauce until well coated. Serve hot on buns with homemade coleslaw and pickles.