Easy Oven Pulled Pork

Ingredients:

• 1 (5-pound) bone-in pork butt
• 8 cloves garlic
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450F (230C).

Step 2: Using a pairing knife, cut 8 small slits into the pork, about 1 1/2 inches deep.

Step 3: Insert one garlic clove into each slit.

Step 4: Season the pork evenly on all sides with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Place the pork in a 9x13-inch baking dish, fat-side up.

Step 6: Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 7: Reduce the heat to 325F (165C). Carefully pour 3/4 cup of water around the pork.

Step 8: Cover the dish with foil and continue roasting for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 9: After 1 1/2 hours, remove the foil and continue roasting for another 1 1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the meat has pulled away from the bone. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145F (63C).

Step 10: Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 11: Carefully remove the large layer of fat and any other excess fat.

Step 12: Pull the pork apart using forks and shred the meat.

Recipe Tips:

• Pork butt is often labeled as pork shoulder in stores.
• This recipe can also be cooked in a slow cooker on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 484
• Total Fat: 40g (51% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 14g (70% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 130mg (43% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 3403mg (148% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 2g (1% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 29g (59% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 1mg (1% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 40mg (3% Daily Value)
• Iron: 4mg (20% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 510mg (11% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.