This pork shreds perfectly after oven slow-roasted and pulls apart easily.
The smoked flavor is just subtle enough and not overpowering.
I also give instructions on other cooking methods for slow cooking and using a real smoker.
I was extremely pleased how easy this was with using an outside smoker and got such delicious results!
I had never used liquid smoke before and when I tried this recipe, I fooled everyone.
The pork tasted like it was roasted in a smoker for hours.
Great for sandwiches, just shredded with barbecue and garlic bread and even the leftovers were delicious.
Scroll down for this easy recipe.
Smoking without a smoker!
We love the taste of smoked foods.
We don't own a smoker and just the two us decided to learn how to cook meats to have a great smokey flavor without investing in another appliance.
Smokers are really too big for the amount of meat we eat.
Using a Real Smoker
We actually have a smoker and I have made smoked pork many times.
The smoker takes around 12 hours to smoke the pork to perfection.
If you do have a smoker, just seasoned the pork with a good rub, add water to the tray inside your smoker ( I use apple juice instead of water).
Set the smoker to cook for at least 8 hours and I like to use applewood chips.
Refer to your instruction manual on time, the temperature inside the pork should be around 170 in the center and cooked slowly on 200.
Tender Juicy and Pulls Apart So Easy
Pork Tenderloin is a leaner cut of meat, any boneless pork will work great.
I just love the tenderloin the best. You can use pork butt or shoulder too.
The fattier meats are more flavorful but I like to eat the leaner meats when I buy them.
Keep in mind that you can use any spices and flavors you like, this is just the flavors I prefer over some other.
I have substituted cola for apple juice or bourbon before as well. Those are just other suggestions for the liquid when oven roasting.
Cooking Methods
- Slow cooker or crockpot
- Instant Pot
- Pressure Cooker Mode
- Oven Roasted
- Smoker
Fork Tender
This seriously will shred with a fork.
It's just pulled apart so easily.
It's perfect for just about any meal no matter what is melt in your mouth tender.
The Easiest Way To Smoke Pork Without a Smoker!
I love pulled smoked pork. This Oven Smoked Pulled Pork is the easiest way to get that desired taste without buying a smoker.
Pork so juicy and tender it melts in your mouth delicious!
This can be made with any boneless cuts of pork for this recipe.
Slow Cooker Instructions
The slow-cooked smoked pork can easily be made in the oven.
Then for all the busy mom's, workers and an easy method,
This can be added to a slow cooker for convenience.
Just add the pork to your slow cooker with ingredients on low 6 to 10 hours or high 4 to 6 hours
Shred the pork with two forks and add the Jack Daniels homemade barbecue sauce for sandwiches or served with garlic Texas toast.
Great for Sandwiches or Smoked Pork all by itself!
Since it's just my husband and me, we haven't invested in a slow cooker, we just don't have the need for a large outdoor smoker.
We just love pulled smoked pork. This smoked pork comes out perfect.
Then with the Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce recipe below it kicks it up a notch or two for the perfect smoked pulled pork sandwich!
This taste great even just sliced and on the plate with corn on the cob, baked beans, and twice-baked potatoes.
We usually use the leftovers if any for sandwiches the next day, the pork is so delicious all by itself.
The pulled pork smoked is also great without barbecue on a toasted garlic roll. There are so many ways to use this delicious meat.
Here is the slow cooker version of pulled pork in the bowl below.
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Ingredients You Will Need to Make Oven Smoked Pulled Pork
(for exact measurements scroll to the printable recipe card)
- boneless pork tenderloin or any boneless pork including pork chops and pork butt or ham steaks can be used with below method
- smoked paprika
- minced garlic
- dark brown sugar
- dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- liquid smoke if you want a deeply smoked flavor use 3 tablespoons
- apple juice or cider
- canola and olive oil blend
- Optional: sliced onion
Watch this short video clip on Oven Smoked Pulled Pork
Try Some Of My Other Favorite Recipes
Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing
Baked Pork Chops with Orange
Rib Roast with Jack Daniels
Crockpot Pork Marsala
Best Boston Butt in a Crockpot
Mom's Homemade Sausage

Oven Smoked Pulled Pork
Yield: 12
prep time: 15 Mcook time: 3 hourtotal time: 3 H & 15 M
This oven smoked pulled pork using liquid smoke comes out fabulous without using an outdoor smoker, This easy recipe will be a new favorite in your home for sandwiches or just plain it's perfect!
ingredients:
- 3 or 4-pound boneless pork tenderloin or any boneless pork including pork chops and pork butt or ham steaks can be used with below method
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cloves minced garlic or use 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke if you want a deeply smoked flavor use 3 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
- 3 to 4 tablespoons canola and olive oil blend
- Optional: 1 sliced onion
- see recipe below for Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce
instructions:
How to cook Oven Smoked Pulled Pork
- For regular smoker instructions, use a dry rub on the pork, add water or apple juice to the cooking tray, cook to instructions manual using the thermometer for internal doneness.
- For the slow cooker method, follow the same instructions, searing meat first Proceed the same as below for flavoring 4 to 6 hours on high or 6 to 8 on low heat.
- For Instant pot follow manual instructions searing meat first also.
- Oven Method:
- In a large dutch oven pan add oil and heat on medium.
- Sear the meat on both sides to get it nicely golden brown on both sides.
- After you flip it and browned both sides, add the garlic making sure the bottom was almost seared nicely.
- Don't burn the garlic. Remove from heat.
- Add all other ingredients making sure you still any of the bits accumulated on the bottom for flavor.
- Cover with a lid or foil and place in the oven on low for around 2 - 1/2 to 3 hours at 300 degrees preheated oven.
- Test the pork and see if it pulls apart easily, if not continue cooking for 30 more minutes. and continue to check with two forks for easy shredding.
- Add more apple juice if it starts to get dry.
- Remove let rest around 15 minutes. Pull the pork with two forks or slice it if you want chunky pork sandwiches.
- If you want a great Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce to use this recipe below:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup Jack Daniel's whiskey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and
- simmer about 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Calories
325
325
Fat (grams)
22
22
Sat. Fat (grams)
11
11
Carbs (grams)
9
9
Net carbs
5
5
Sugar (grams)
18
18
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Try these sauces for your pulled pork
Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce
Bourbon Sauce
I am drooling :-) The pork looks literally melt-in-mouth tender, juicy and flavoursome with all the awesome sauce.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good way to get some pulled pork with smoke flavor.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so delicious Claudia! I love smoked pork and this seems so easy!
ReplyDeleteOh yum! We don't have a smoker so this would be perfect for us. Especially for smaller amounts of meat. Love those flavors.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! We don’t have a smoker so this would be perfect, especially since we don’t eat large amounts of meat. Those flavors sound incredible.
ReplyDeleteSmoking without a smoker? I had no idea you could do that!! What an awesome idea - must try this soon. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this! We don't have a smoker either, but I've been looking into getting one! This will be perfect until that time.
ReplyDeleteThis pulled pork most definitely looks juicy and delicious. I don't own a smoker either. We generally purchase our smoked meat from a local BBQ joint. I'll have to try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteLooks perfect for summer BBQs! Like you, I also love searing the meat first and then slow cooking for slow cooked pulled pork.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to do smoked pork without the smoker. We are pulled pork lovers, so I will have to give this a try!
ReplyDeletePulled pork is a huge family favorite around here! we love it any way we can get it. Oven smoked sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteSounds so good. Thanks for sharing these tips. I didn't know I can smoke pork in the oven.
ReplyDeleteI love a good pulled pork plate with juicy tender meat. I love using my slow cooker for these too but an oven works for me too. This looks incredibly delicious.
ReplyDeleteWho can say no to smoked pulled pork meat? Such an interesting idea to do it without the smoker and in the oven. Cannot wait to try your recipe!
ReplyDeleteWe love pulled pork. What a great way to make it. This for sure would be a crowd pleaser...and perfect for parties.
ReplyDeleteYour pork looks terrific! I haven't made pulled pork in a long time---I think I need to make a batch!
ReplyDeleteThis pulled pork looks so delicious and perfect for when we can't pull the smoker out if its raining! Yummy pulled pork sandwiches are my absolute favorite!
ReplyDeleteI can literally taste this. Your pictures are just perfect, Claudia, and your recipe sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat flavors infused into this pork. Love the dry mustard, cider vinegar, smoke flavor, and your video. You can see how juicy and tender the meat is in your video! Kudos.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things to have for a crowd. I love that you smoked it right in your oven! I bet it smells amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove smoked foods. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteYour pulled pork with the Jack Daniels barbecue sauce sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWe're not allowed to use smokers in our neighborhood - so you know I'm loving this recipe.
ReplyDeleteDamn!! Now this is a fabulous recipe! I WILL be making it luv!! xo
ReplyDeleteOur store has butt on sale for 1.27 so I’ll get one and try this. Your post is far too long. I’m sorry but it is.
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