Lexington Style Pulled Pork Recipe

Dive into authentic North Carolina BBQ with this Lexington-style pulled pork recipe, inspired by Cook's Country (America's Test Kitchen, Episode 104). We use a juicy Boston butt roast (for maximum flavor and tenderness!) and a tangy vinegar-based sauce that'll make your mouth water. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 345 mins
Calories 624.2 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lexington Style Pulled Pork

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How to Make Lexington Style Pulled Pork

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Pat the Boston butt dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a large roasting pan.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the bottom of the roasting pan.
  5. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Roast for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  7. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding.
  8. While the pork rests, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and liquid smoke in a saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  10. Shred the pork with two forks and stir in the vinegar-based sauce.
  11. Serve on buns with your favorite coleslaw and pickles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

95 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

79g

Carbs

3g