Maple Braised Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

Pulled Pork:

• 3lb boneless pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 3 cups beef stock
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 white onion, chopped

Maple BBQ Sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 white onion, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, freshly minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

For the Pulled Pork:

1. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, chipotle, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Rub all over the pork shoulder, then heat the oil over medium high heat in a large dutch oven.
3. Sear on all sides until golden brown then add the stock, soy, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, and onion.
4. Cover then transfer to a pre-heated 300 degree oven and slowly cook for 3-4 hours or until tender and able to shred with a fork.
5. Remove from the oven, then shred into pulled pork! Sauce and serve!

For the Maple BBQ Sauce:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat.
2. Sweat the garlic, onion, and ginger for 8-10 minutes or unitl soft and translucent.
3. Add the paprika, cinnamon, and chili flakes and cook for an additional minute. Then add the ketchup, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and 1 cup of water.
4. Bring the sauce up to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook over a low heat for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has darkened and thickened.