Craving a delectable, juicy, and smoky pulled pork that will tantalize your taste buds? Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of preparing the ultimate barbecue pulled pork. From selecting the perfect cut of meat to mastering the art of slow-cooking and adding a symphony of flavors, this article will guide you through the steps to create a barbecue pulled pork that will be the star of your next gathering. Get ready to savor the tender, fall-off-the-bone meat, infused with a symphony of spices and smoky aromas.
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AWESOME PULLED PORK BBQ
This is a pulled pork BBQ that is sure to please everyone's taste. Best to use a slow cooker!
Provided by Randy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 10h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place pork in a slow cooker and season to taste with garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add quartered onion, apple, and 3 celery stalks. Pour chicken broth into slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until very tender, about 8 hours. Transfer pork to a large platter and discard juice and vegetables. Shred pork with a fork and return to the slow cooker.
- Prepare barbecue sauce while pork is cooking. Melt butter in a large saucepan or small Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir 2 cups celery and 1 1/2 cups onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder; mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over shredded pork.
- Continue cooking pork on Low heat until flavors combine, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 37.4 g
STEPHANIE'S AMAZING PULLED PORK AND DRY RUB
This recipe I made when I wanted to make pulled pork. And it is amazing well I think :) My roasting pan does not have a rack so I use an upside down muffin tin.
Provided by blumoonfairy
Categories Pork
Time 5h15m
Yield 8-10 Sandwiches, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275.
- Rub the pork with your dry rub you can do this the night before or an hour before cooking.
- In a roasting pan pour in juice or water add liquid smoke.
- Place pork on roasting rack or upside down muffin tin. Cook for 5-6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14, Fat 0.2, Sodium 583, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.3
INSTANT POT PULLED PORK
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Dry the pork with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, onion powder, cumin, dry mustard, and cayenne. Add the pork chunks to the bowl and toss to coat them thoroughly with the spice mixture.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add the water and vinegar. Place the seasoned pork on the trivet.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Select the pressure cook or manual button (high pressure) and set the timer to 45 minutes.
- When the time is up, allow a natural release for 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully turn the steam release valve to the venting position to release the remaining pressure.
- Drain and discard the liquids. Remove the pork to a bowl and shred it. Add 1 1/2 cups of barbecue sauce to the pork and stir to blend. Return the pork to the Instant Pot and select the lowest sauté setting. Cook the pork until it is thoroughly heated.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1025 mg, Sugar 21 g, Fat 43 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
'PRETTY FREAKING AWESOME' PULLED PORK (CROCK POT)
In the search for the best pulled pork recipe there were several that I found that were appealing. I combined a couple recipes and added my own flare to make this delicious dish. The recipe is easy enough to include my kids. My 3 year old really enjoyed asking the butcher for some pork butt, while my 4 year old enjoyed applying the rub.
Provided by Splash035
Categories Easy
Time 21h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. 6 hours before cooking, mix all ingredients for the rub and apply the rub liberally onto the butt, cover with plastic, and store in the refrigerator.
- 3. Slice one onion and place in crock pot.
- 4. Put in the butt and cover with the other onion, sliced. Pour in the ginger ale. Cover and cook on LOW for about 12 hours, turning once or twice in the process to ensure more even cooking.
- 5. Remove the meat, strain and save the onion and 1/4-1/2 cup of the liquid.
- 6. With latex gloves, pull the pork apart by hand and add it back to the crockpot, discarding any remaining fat, bones, or skin. Most of the fat will have melted away.
- 7. Depending on how dry the pork is in the crock pot, add 1/4-/12 cup of saved liquid to keep the pork most.
- 8. Chop up the saved onion into tiny pieces and add back to the crock pot.
- 9. Stir in the barbeque sauce.
- 10. Continue to cook with the lid on for another 2-4 hours.
- 11. Serve on hamburger buns, topped with more sauce, coleslaw, and sliced pickles.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the most commonly used cut for pulled pork, as it has a good amount of fat that helps to keep it moist during the long cooking process.
- Use a good quality barbecue rub: A good rub will help to add flavor to the pork and create a nice crust. Look for rubs that contain a blend of spices, herbs, and brown sugar.
- Cook the pork low and slow: Pulled pork is best cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time. This allows the connective tissue in the pork to break down and the meat to become tender and flavorful.
- Monitor the internal temperature of the pork: The pork is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork rest before shredding: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before shredding. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides: Pulled pork is traditionally served with coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread. However, you can also serve it with other sides such as potato salad, macaroni and cheese, or green beans.
Conclusion:
Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for parties and potlucks, and it can also be served as a main course for a family meal. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can easily make pulled pork at home that is just as good as anything you would find at a restaurant.
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