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Garlic Pulled Pork

Looking for a delicious and flavorful dinner idea? Try this easy garlic pulled pork recipe! Tender and juicy meat with a zesty kick.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword AIP Pork, Keto pork, Paleo Pork, pulled pork
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8
Calories 218kcal
Cost $25

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 250°F/120°C.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until thoroughly blended.
    ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoon lime juice, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Proceed to massage the spice mixture into the pork shoulder until it is fully coated. Then, create 6 small incisions in the pork shoulder and insert a garlic clove into each one.
    4 lb pork shoulder, 6 garlic cloves
  • Next, arrange the sliced onion at the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place the bay leaves on top of the onion, and then add the seasoned pork shoulder. Cover the pan with foil.
    1 onion, 1 bay leaf
  • Bake the pork shoulder in the oven for approximately 4 hours, or until the meat is tender enough to pull apart easily with a fork.
  • When done, allow the pork shoulder to rest for 15 minutes. Afterward, shred the meat and mix it with the pan drippings before serving.

Notes

  • Add pan drippings and 1 to 2 cups of broth to a pan and reduce for a richer gravy or sauce to go over the pork. 
  • Pork shoulder is ideal for this, but you can also use a pork butt if you prefer. 
  • This pork can be frozen for up to 4 months after cooking. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg