2: Generously butter the bottom of a casserole and spread the sliced onions in a layer. Set aside.
3: Put the pork joint (or pieces) on a chopping board. You can choose a cheaper cut for this; there is no need to use a premium cut like filet mignon (even though this would work fine). A smoked and salted joint would be even better still, so I heartily recommend it.
4: Spread the top of the meat with mustard and sprinkle half the spice mixture over. Sprinkle with salt if not using a salted joint.
5: Sit the meat on top of the onions, spiced side downwards. Spread the other side with mustard and add the remaining spices. Salt again if necessary. Add 2 cloves garlic, 1 bayleaf and 1 sprig thyme. Add 500 ml dry white wine until it comes to halfway up the meat.
6: Put the lid on and cook in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 4 to 5 hours.
7: Halfway through, turn the meat over, then put back in the oven, still covered.
8: The meat is ready when it falls apart easily when pulled with a fork.
9: Remove and discard the garlic, bayleaf and thyme. Shred all the pork then mix in the onions at the bottom.
10: Your pulled pork is ready. Try serving it with sesame rice, for example or a potato purée .
Remarks
You can use stock (vegetable or poultry) or just water instead of the white wine in stage 5.