When it comes to mouthwatering and tender pulled pork, Memphis-style barbecue reigns supreme. Known for its iconic dry rub and smoky flavor profile, this Southern delicacy has become a beloved dish enjoyed by barbecue enthusiasts worldwide. If you're craving the authentic Memphis-style pulled pork experience, this article will guide you through the essential steps and provide you with the best recipe to create this delectable dish in your own kitchen. From selecting the perfect pork shoulder to mastering the art of the slow-cook, we'll cover all the tips and tricks to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness and an unforgettable smoky flavor.
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MEMPHIS PULLED PORK
Best ever southern pulled pork.
Provided by bubba hardy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spread onion slices and garlic cloves in the bottom of a slow cooker; stir in beef broth, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and pepper. Add pork roast.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker. Strain juices and return to the slow cooker. Mix water and cornstarch in a bowl; stir into juices until sauce is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 880.4 mg, Sugar 20.8 g
MEMPHIS-STYLE PULLED BBQ PORK
Make and share this Memphis-Style Pulled BBQ Pork recipe from Food.com.
Provided by daggle
Categories Pork
Time 4h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix all rub ingredients.
- Sprinkle rub all over pork and rub into meat.
- Wrap in foil and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
- Smoke meat on smoker for 4 to 6 hrs (200-225 degrees check for doneness)(TIP: even after the meat reaches correct temperature you need to let it continue to cook for a few more hours at the 200-225 degree temperature this will produce a meat that can be PULLED: a stringy type of pull. if you can't smoke for that long just cover your meat in foil and put in the oven for a few hours to produce the stringy traditional pulled pork and the smoky flavor will still be present.).
- While pork is cooking mix all BBQ sauce ingredients in a sauce pan.
- Bring to a slight boil then simmer on low heat until meat is done.
- Remove meat from smoker and loosely cover with foil for 15 minute.
- Pull pork apart.
- Either put meat in sauce or spoon over meat to serve on your choice of buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.7, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 2433.5, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 40.8, Protein 44.9
MEMPHIS-STYLE PULLED PORK NACHOS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories appetizer
Time 4h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- For the barbecue pork: In a medium saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and garlic and continue to cook until the garlic is softened. Add the ketchup, molasses, vinegar, hot sauce, mustard and brown sugar and simmer until the sugar is melted and the ingredients have combined, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and carefully blend until smooth. Return to the pan, add Trisha's Pulled Pork and keep over low heat to warm through.
- For the cheese sauce: Heat the cream and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to steam, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted. Keep warm, adding a bit more cream if the sauce becomes too thick.
- For the nachos: In a shallow casserole dish, spread the shredded romaine and then top with the tortilla and potato chips mixed together. Spread the pork over the chips and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake until the cheese has melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour the cheese sauce over top and garnish with the red onions and scallions.
- Season the ribs well on all sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven over high heat, heat the oil to a shimmer. Add the ribs and sear until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the ribs and transfer to a plate. Add the garlic, carrots and onion and cook until golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 2 more cups of water and stir to combine.
- Return the ribs to the Dutch oven, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until fork-tender, about 3 hours.
- Remove the ribs from the liquid and transfer to a baking sheet to cool. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve. When cool enough to handle, use 2 forks to shred the pork.
MEMPHIS-STYLE PULLED PORK
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium mixing bowl , combine rub ingredients into a paste. Coat pork shoulder with rub, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Preheat smoker and prepare for an 8-hour smoke. Make sure wood chips are soaked and drained before using them. Add charcoal and wood chips as necessary to keep the temperature low, or between 200 and 225 F/95 to 110 C. Smoke pork shoulder for about 8 hours or until internal temperatures reach 185 F/85 C.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove from the smoker. Wrap tightly in foil and allow to sit for an hour. While pork is resting, prepare finishing sauce. Blend together everything except the ketchup.
- Pour into a saucepan and add the ketchup. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Unwrap pork butt and shred. Combine pork with 1/3 of the table sauce. Keep warm and serve on white bread buns with remaining sauce on the side. Top with coleslaw .
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 971 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 323 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 91 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1856 mg, Fat 51 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 29 g
MEMPHIS-STYLE BARBECUED PORK RIBS
Provided by Pat Neely
Categories Kid-Friendly Graduation Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Pork Rib Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Small Plates
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse the rib slabs in cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the slabs on a clean chopping board. Using your fingers, pull off the thick white membrane. Use a small knife to trim off the excess fat and meat. Using a sharp knife, trim off the brisket bone. Season both sides of the slab with salt and Neely's Barbecue Seasoning, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to a day in advance.
- When you're ready to cook the ribs, preheat the grill to 250°F, preferably using a combination of hickory wood and charcoal. Place the slab on the grill away from (not directly over) the flame (using indirect heat). Cook the slab curl-side up for approximately 2 1/2 hours. Flip the slab over to finish the cooking, about 1 more hour, or until you get the full "bend" in the slab (see Tony's Tip).
- For dry ribs, pull the ribs off the grill, and sprinkle more Neely's Barbecue Seasoning over the entire slab. Cut between the bones and serve. For wet ribs, pull the ribs off the grill, and pour Neely's Barbecue Sauce over the slab. Slice between the bones into individual portions, and serve.
MEMPHIS STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
This recipe came from a Publix Super Market recipe book, to my mother to me. It is is SO good!! So good, I felt compelled to share it, which I have never done it on Recipezaar.com before! This meal has definitely become a regular in our dinner rotation. NOTE: I used a 2.5 pork loin and did not change the ingredients and it was still to die for! Even better the next day!! Also, I recommend Sweet Baby Ray's or Mr. Stubbs BBQ sauce. I did not use a "Memphis Style". It's really whatever kind you like! Lastly, I also made Spicy Chipotle Cole Slaw Recipe #232299 and put a little on the sandwich as well. Steve just put cheese over it, no coleslaw. Either way -- YUMMMMMMY!
Provided by Waycooljules
Categories Pork
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove ends and peel from onion; slice thickly and place in slow cooker with peeled garlic cloves. Stir in broth, bbq sauce, sugar, vinegar and pepper; add pork roast gently. Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours or until pork is fork tender.
- Remove pork from slow cookerl Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl until blended. Stir into sauce mixture in slow cooker; bring to a boil. Boil 4-5 min or until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, shred pork using 2 forks. Split hamburger rolls, if needed. Strain sauce into medium bowl (discard onions and garlic). Serve pork on rolls topped with sauce. (Pork makes 6 servings; sauce makes 24 servings.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 975.9, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 174.6, Sodium 1763.5, Carbohydrate 81.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 38.1, Protein 57.2
MEMPHIS BBQ PORK TOTCHOS
A mashup of the BBQ pork nachos that are on so many menus in Memphis and the South-of-the-Border influenced Totchos that have blown up as the must-try bar food in Seattle. Serve with extra barbeque sauce for dipping.
Provided by Leslie Kelly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Nachos Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Shake baking sheet and continue baking until potato nuggets are extra crispy, 20 to 24 minutes longer. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn on oven's broiler.
- Top potato nuggets with pepperjack cheese, pulled pork, onion, and jalapeno peppers. Drizzle barbeque sauce over "totchos".
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese starts to bubble, 5 to 7 minutes. Top "totchos" with coleslaw and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1674.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a good amount of fat and connective tissue, which helps to keep the meat moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
- Use a good rub: A rub is a mixture of spices and herbs that is applied to the pork before cooking. A typical Memphis-style rub includes paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and chili powder.
- Cook the pork low and slow: The best way to cook pulled pork is to cook it low and slow. This allows the meat to break down slowly and become tender and flavorful.
- Use a smoker or grill: You can cook pulled pork in a smoker or on a grill. If you are using a smoker, maintain a temperature of around 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 hours. If you are using a grill, cook the pork over indirect heat at a temperature of around 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 hours.
- Baste the pork regularly: As the pork cooks, baste it regularly with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, water, and brown sugar. This will help to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Let the pork rest before shredding: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before shredding. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides: Pulled pork can be served with a variety of sides, such as coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, or corn on the cob.
Conclusion:
Memphis-style pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So fire up your smoker or grill and get ready to enjoy some truly amazing pulled pork!
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