Smoky Barbecue Pulled Pork
Tender shredded pork simmered in smoky homemade barbecue sauce.
Equipment
- forks
- medium saucepan
- nonstick skillet
- Oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless pork tenderloin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned.
- Remove from the heat and season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Cover the pork with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the barbecue sauce, ketchup, water, and vinegar.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the oven and shred using two forks.
- Add the shredded pork to the sauce and stir until coated evenly.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Searing the pork before baking helps create deeper savory barbecue flavor throughout the meat.Serve Tip
Serve this pulled pork on buns, baked potatoes, tacos, rice bowls, or alongside coleslaw and fries.Variations
Add smoked paprika, honey, chipotle powder, hot sauce, or bourbon for deeper smoky richness and spice.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the smoky barbecue sauce and tender pork.Nutrition values
Calories: 230 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 482 mg | Sugar: 9 g