Meat & Poultry Healthy Pork Recipes Healthy Pork Main Dish Recipes Healthy Pulled Pork Recipes Pulled Pork with Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Try this pulled pork as a baked potato topping: the vinegar-based sauce brightens up the earthy potatoes. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Eric Wolfinger Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch chunks ½ cup cider vinegar ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over pork and transfer to a roasting pan. Roast until the pork is very tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in a thick chunk registers at least 180°F, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board; let rest for 15 minutes. Shred the pork and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, combine vinegar and crushed red pepper with the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add the sauce to the bowl and toss to coat the pork. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 250 Calories 13g Fat 5g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 3 oz. Calories 250 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 4g Protein 26g 52% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 98mg 33% Vitamin A 573IU 11% Sodium 371mg 16% Potassium 362mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved