Description
This oven-baked pulled pork uses a ham hock for a flavorful, tender result, perfect for slow-cooking enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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- 1 ham hock (or any cheap, not too lean cut of meat)
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp smoky paprika
- 1 tbsp chili flakes (or chili powder)
- 1/2 liter unfiltered apple juice
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 200 ml BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 110°C (230°F).
- Mix the dry rub ingredients: cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, smoky paprika, and chili flakes. Use about 1 tbsp of each spice for 1 hock, adjusting as needed for larger portions.
- Criss-cross the skin of the ham hock using a sharp knife. This will help the flavors penetrate the meat.
- Rub the spice mix all over the hock, ensuring it is well coated.
- Place the hock in a roasting pan. Pour the unfiltered apple juice around the meat.
- Add the sliced red onions and minced garlic to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and place it in the preheated oven.
- Cook for approximately 16 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes to crisp up the skin.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before pulling the pork apart using two forks.
- Toss the pulled pork with BBQ sauce and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the ham hock with any cheap cut of meat that’s not too lean.
- If you don’t have chili flakes, use chili powder instead.
- Adjust the amount of rub and sauce based on the size of your meat.
- This dish is forgiving, so don’t worry about exact measurements.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 16 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100