Tennessee-style Pulled Pork with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Cornbread

Tennessee-style Pulled Pork with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Cornbread is a mouth-watering dish that will leave you craving for more. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

For the Pulled Pork:

- 1 pound pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard

For the Baked Sweet Potatoes:

- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Cornbread:

- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
To start, preheat your oven to 325°F. Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder and place it in a baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder and cover the dish with foil. Bake for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
While the pork is cooking, prepare the sweet potatoes. Wash and dry the sweet potato, then pierce it all over with a fork. Rub the olive oil, salt, and black pepper all over the sweet potato. Place it on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until it is tender.
To make the cornbread, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once everything is cooked, shred the pork with two forks. Serve the pulled pork with the baked sweet potato and a slice of cornbread on the side.
This Tennessee-style Pulled Pork with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Cornbread is a perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. The pork is tender and juicy, while the sweet potato adds a touch of sweetness to the dish. The cornbread is moist and fluffy, with a slightly crispy crust. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering.
Type of dish: Main course
3 main ingredients: Pork shoulder, sweet potato, cornmeal