American-style pulled pork

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 bay leaves

Materials

• baking dish, oven, fork

Preparation

• Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, barbecue sauce, and water.
• Rub the pork shoulder well with the sauce.
  
• Place it in a baking dish and pour the sauce over it. Add 2 bay leaves on top of the meat.
• Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 6 to 7 hours. Baste the meat regularly to keep it moist. If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 190°F (90°C).
  
• After cooking, the meat will shred easily with a fork.
• You can use the sauce from the bottom of the dish to accompany it.
  
• And there you have it, your pulled pork is ready!

Observations

The cut: if you can't find pork shoulder, you can substitute it with pork neck.
Cooking: you can also make this recipe in a slow cooker on low heat for 6 hours.

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