Why you’ll love this easy recipe for pulled pork in the oven

  • Easy prep and only 8 total ingredients! No searing is needed, just season the pork shoulder and cook it low and slow in the dutch oven.
  • The simple, 5-ingredient pulled pork seasoning packs amazing flavor in a small package.
  • Use this versatile shaved pulled pork for anything! Tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, healthy bowls, soups – whatever you want.
  • You’ll get a big batch of juicy, shredded pulled pork with about 5 minutes of hands-on prep and cook time. Perfect for some easy meal prep!
this recipe

Related ->> Marinated Instant Pot Mojo Pulled Pork

How to make dutch oven pulled pork (step-by-step)

Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix.
Slather the pork all over with the yellow mustard.
Season the pork all over with the seasoning mixture.
Pour the apple juice in the dutch oven around the pork.
Place the lid on the dutch oven and bake in the oven at 300° for 5 hours.
Shred it with 2 forks in the dutch oven, mixing the pork with the juices.

Recipe tips from an expert home chef

  • You do not need to sear the pork before putting it in the oven. Many recipes will have this step but trust me, I have personally tried both ways and the end result comes out the same. Trust me and save yourself some prep time :).
  • Use all of the pulled pork seasoning. It may seem like a lot, but in the end, it will mix together with the shredded pork and leftover juices to perfectly flavor the pulled pork.
  • Instead of apple juice, you can substitute another liquid of your choice. Good options are broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable), beer, or soda.
  • If you like your pulled pork with BBQ sauce, just add it in at the end after shredding the pork.
  • This recipe is meal-prep and freezer friendly. It will last for about a week in the fridge or several months in the freezer. Just reheat in a pan on the stove or in the microwave or oven.

Versatile ways to serve this easy pulled pork

Our favorite thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can make a big batch on the weekend and eat it all week and never get tired of it! Here are some ideas:

We hope you love this recipe as much as we do!

Don’t forget to leave a quick star rating and review below, we read every comment and truly appreciate your feedback. Also, be sure to browse the rest of our delicious pork recipes to find some other favorites too!

Overhead shot of dutch oven pulled pork shredded.
5 from 3 ratings
Get the Recipe:

5-Minute Prep Dutch Oven Pulled Pork (Juicy & Tender!)

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 hours
Total: 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
This easy, 5-minute prep dutch oven pulled pork recipe is so simple and delicious. Get juicy and tender shredded pulled pork in the oven with only 8 simple ingredients. Season the pork shoulder with a simple rub and cook it in the oven for this versatile, easy to make recipe.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Leave a Review

Ingredients

  • 4 lb boneless pork shoulder, (aka boston butt)
  • 3 tbsp yellow mustard, (wet mustard)
  • 1.5 cups apple juice, (can sub broth or any other liquid like beer or soda)

For the pulled pork seasoning:

  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar, (can sub brown sugar or omit for lower carb)

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Instructions
 

  • Adjust oven racks to accommodate your dutch oven if necessary. Preheat oven to 300° Fahrenheit.
  • Make the pulled pork seasoning by combining all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mixing.
  • Remove the pork shoulder from any packaging. Slather the pork all over with the yellow mustard.
  • Next, season the pork all over with the seasoning mixture. You should get a good amount of seasoning all over every part of the pork shoulder surface. It may seem like a lot, but the seasoning will mix up with all the shredded pork in the end.
  • Pour the apple juice in the dutch oven around the pork. Place the lid on the dutch oven.
  • Transfer to the oven and cook for 5 hours (1.25 hours per pound of pork you're cooking). The pork should be very tender and easily shred with a fork.
  • Once the pork is done, carefully remove it from the oven and shred it with 2 forks. Mix the pork with the juices left over in the dutch oven. Serve and enjoy.

Last Step:

Please leave a star rating and comment to let us know how you liked this recipe! Your ratings and reviews help our business grow, so we can continue to provide free healthy and delicious recipes for you.

Notes

Nutrition amounts noted are per serving and an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.
Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 52g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Fiber: 1g
Course: Main Course
Author: Justin Winn
Cuisine: American
Did you make this recipe?Tag @realsimplegood with hashtag #realsimplegood on Instagram. We love to see what you make!
5-Minute Prep Dutch Oven Pulled Pork (Juicy & Tender!)5-Minute Prep Dutch Oven Pulled Pork (Juicy & Tender!)
Pin41
Share
Yum
Email
41 Shares