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Homestyle Barbecue Pork

Name: Homestyle Barbecue Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (trimmed of excess fat); 1 cup (240ml) barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth (low sodium if preferred); 2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp (15ml) brown sugar; 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Tender chunks of pork shoulder simmered in a rich barbecue sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. This homestyle barbecue pork is a classic comfort dish that embodies smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors, perfect for a hearty meal.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure American, Southern Gluten-free

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AI Confidence Level:

75% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 170 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 7

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (trimmed of excess fat)
1 cup (240ml) barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth (low sodium if preferred)
2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp (15ml) brown sugar
1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
Oven

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 150 min

Total Time: 170 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 325°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before placing the pork.
2

In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork cubes in batches until all sides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the browned pork and set aside.

⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium-high heat

AI Wisdom: Browning the pork adds flavor and texture.
3

In the same pot, add the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium heat

AI Wisdom: Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate the flavorful browned bits.
4

Add the browned pork back to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 2 hours or until the pork is fork-tender, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.

⏱️ 120 min (ish) 🌡️ 325°F

AI Wisdom: Check the pork periodically to ensure it's not drying out.
5

Once the pork is tender, remove the pot from the oven. Using two forks, shred the pork into the barbecue sauce, mixing well to coat all the pieces. Adjust seasoning if needed.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: The pork should easily fall apart when shredded.
6

Serve the homestyle barbecue pork hot with your favorite sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or on a bun.

AI Wisdom: Enjoy the tender, flavorful pork with the rich barbecue sauce.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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