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Traditional Barbecue Pork

Name: Traditional Barbecue Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (trimmed of excess fat); 1 cup (240ml) barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought); 2 cloves garlic, minced (freshly minced); teaspoon 1 tsp paprika; teaspoon 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference); Salt and pepper to taste (for seasoning)

Tender chunks of pork shoulder coated in a flavorful barbecue sauce, slow-cooked to perfection. This Traditional Barbecue Pork recipe offers a balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure American gluten-free

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Total Time 165 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 4

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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 (homemade or store-bought)
2 cloves garlic, minced (freshly minced)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference)
Salt and pepper to taste (for seasoning)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Baking dish
Foil

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 150 min

Total Time: 165 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

🌡️ 325°F

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

In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

⏱️ 3 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Adjust seasoning according to taste.
3

Place the pork cubes in a baking dish. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.

AI Wisdom: Use a spoon to coat the pork thoroughly with the sauce.
4

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.

⏱️ 120 min (ish) 🌡️ 325°F

AI Wisdom: The pork should be fork-tender.
5

Remove the foil, increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and continue baking for another 30 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

⏱️ 30 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Watch carefully to prevent burning.
6

Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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