Easy Oven Pulled Pork

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Use a pairing knife to cut 8 small slits into the pork, about 1 ½ inches deep. Insert a garlic clove into each slit. Sprinkle pork evenly on all sides with salt and pepper. Place pork, fat-side up, in a 9x13-inch metal baking dish or Dutch oven.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Reduce heat 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 ½ hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove from the oven and let stand for 20 minutes. Remove large fat layer and any other large pieces of fat. Pull pork apart and shred.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)