Carolina-Style Whole Hog Barbecue Pork

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Cut ribs, pork shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and pork sirloin in half.

3 . Stage

Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne for dry rub in a small bowl with a spoon.

4 . Stage

Season cuts of meat on both sides with dry rub; reserve about 4 teaspoons of the rub to season the cooked pork if needed after tasting.

5 . Stage

Place a piece of heavy-duty foil on a sheet pan. Place a half of ribs down in the center of the foil; top with shoulder, tenderloin, pork belly, and sirloin. Top with other rib half. Wrap tightly in 3 more layers of foil. Transfer to a Dutch oven.

6 . Stage

Roast in the preheated oven until meat is falling off the bone and very, very tender, about 9 hours.

7 . Stage

Remove bones and pull/shred meat before serving. All or some of the rendered fat can be mixed into the meat. Carolina-Style Whole Hog Barbecue Pork. Chef John