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Main course · American

Smoky Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce

60 min Serves 4 ~533 kcal/serving ~£8.60 (£2.15/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendly

Ingredients

  • 800 g pork shoulder joint
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
533 kcal
Protein
38.8 g
Carbohydrate
14.6 g
of which sugars
13.6 g
Fat
34.9 g
of which saturates
11.4 g
Fibre
1.7 g
Salt
0.72 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and a generous pinch of salt. Rub all over the pork.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large casserole over high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned.

  3. 3

    Combine the tomatoes, ketchup, cider vinegar, and brown sugar, then pour over the pork.

  4. 4

    Cover tightly and cook in the oven at 160°C/140°C fan for 3 hours until the meat is falling apart.

  5. 5

    Remove the pork, shred thoroughly with two forks, then stir back into the sauce.

  6. 6

    Cool completely, portion into bags or tubs, and freeze. Serve in rolls, on jacket potatoes, or with rice.

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