Best 20 Pulled Bbq Pork Recipes

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Welcome to the world of barbecue perfection! Pulled pork is a classic dish loved by many, and finding the perfect recipe can be a daunting task. With countless options available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fear not, barbecue enthusiasts! This article is your ultimate guide to finding the best pulled pork recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you prefer a smoky, tangy, or sweet flavor, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating a pulled pork masterpiece that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

PULLED PORK SANDWICH WITH BBQ SAUCE AND COLESLAW



Pulled Pork Sandwich with BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw image

Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h45m

Yield 15 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 medium cloves garlic, crushed
2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
One 4 1/2- to 5-pound boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (also known as pork
butt), twine or netting removed
1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 head red cabbage, finely shredded
2 large carrots, finely shredded
1/2 red onion, finely sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 soft hamburger buns

Steps:

  • For the BBQ sauce: Combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until ingredients are completely incorporated. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the flavors have melded and sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  • For the pulled pork: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Spread out the onions and garlic in an even layer in a roasting pan and pour in the chicken stock. Combine the Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and then rub all over with the spice mixture. Set the pork on top of the onions and garlic and cover the roasting pan with foil. Transfer to the oven and cook until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the pork to a cutting board to cool. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve and reserve.
  • If the pork has a bone, remove and discard it. With two forks, shred the meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the roasting pan. Add 2 cups of the BBQ sauce and a bit of the reserved cooking liquid if too dry.
  • For the coleslaw: Combine the red and green cabbage, carrots and red onions in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add to the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine. Taste for seasoning; adjust with more salt, pepper or sugar as needed.
  • Serve the pulled pork on buns topped with coleslaw.

AWESOME PULLED PORK BBQ



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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

1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, quartered
1 apple, cored and quartered
3 stalks celery
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped onion
4 cups ketchup
2 cups water
⅔ cup cider vinegar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon garlic powder

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

CHEF JOHN'S PULLED PORK BBQ



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Use your favorite dry rub and barbeque sauce to make this succulent pork. A little trick I like is to put 2 ramekins with liquid smoke flavoring in with the meat and roast it slowly. Do your patriotic American duty and serve this on the cheapest, lightest white hamburger buns you can find.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons dry barbeque rub, or more as needed
1 (3 1/2) pound bone-in pork shoulder blade roast
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, divided
1 cup water, divided
¾ cup barbeque sauce, or as needed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 soft white hamburger buns
¾ cup barbeque sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 210 degrees F (100 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle dry rub generously on all sides of pork roast and place meat into a heavy pan or Dutch oven.
  • Pour 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke flavoring into each of two 6-ounce ramekins; fill ramekins with 1/2 cup water each. Place ramekins into the Dutch oven on either side of the roast. Place lid onto Dutch oven.
  • Roast pork in the preheated oven until very tender, 12 hours. Remove roast from Dutch oven, place onto a work surface (such as a cutting board), and separate the meat from the bone using your fingers. Discard any large pieces of fat.
  • Roughly chop pork with a large knife or cleaver; drizzle with 3/4 cup barbeque sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Spread about 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce onto each bun and pile pork on buns to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1331.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds pork shoulder roast
5 to 6 whole cloves
3 tablespoons Smokey BBQ Rub, recipe follows
2 red onions, thinly sliced
16 ounces barbeque sauce
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark chili powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stud the roast with the cloves and rub with the Smokey BBQ Rub. Place the roast in a slow cooker and top with the onions. Cover the roast with 2 cups of water and slow cook for 8 to 10 hours. Remove the pork, discard the cloves and layer of fat, as well as any water and grease remaining in the pot. When the pork is cool enough to handle, use a fork or your hands to shred and pull the meat apart. Return the meat to the slow cooker along with the barbecue sauce. Heat for 1 to 2 hours. Serve on your favorite roll.
  • Combine the granulated and brown sugars, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, mustard and cayenne in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container.

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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This meal is one we always eat too much of. I recommend using Sweet Baby Ray's or Jack Daniel's original BBQ sauce. A good quality sauce makes a lot of difference. I serve it with my Sweet, Creamy Coleslaw #100526.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2-2 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder roast in the crockpot on low (on high if frozen) with 1 cup of water, basil and rosemary for about 8 hours (can be done overnight, use low even if frozen).
  • Remove any skin or bone.
  • Pull the meat apart into small pieces, I use forks, and return it to the crock pot.
  • Add a bottle of BBQ sauce and a little water (1/4 c.) and stir to coat.
  • Continue to cook on low for an hour or two.
  • Serve on hamburger buns with coleslaw.

NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE BBQ PULLED-PORK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings, with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (8-pound) bone-in pork shoulder, with skin
1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
3/4 cup Memphis Shake, recipe follows
5 cups apple or other wood chips, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes and drained
2 batches North Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
8 to 10 soft hamburger rolls
Dill pickles
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
3 cups cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make small holes all over the pork shoulder with a thin sharp knife and stuff in garlic cloves. Rub the meat all over with the Memphis Shake; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill with an indirect medium-hot fire with a mix of briquettes and hardwood charcoal in half of the grill. Set grate over coals. Place pork, skin side up, in an aluminum pan with about 1 1/2 cups water on the cooler side of the grate. Toss 1 cup of the soaked and drained wood chips onto the coals and cover the grill, making sure the lid's vents are directly over pork.
  • When the coals cool to medium-low heat, preheat a chimney-full of hot briquettes and hardwood charcoal. Whenever smoke stops coming out of the vents, about every hour, add more hot coals and 1 cup of soaked and drained wood chips to the fire. The goal is to maintain a medium-heat, smoky fire (but don't worry if it is hotter when the coals are added and cooler while preheating the coals). Rotate the pork when you add coals so it cooks evenly. Cook the meat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 180 degrees F, about 6 hours.
  • Set aside 1 quart of the North Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Sauce. Once the pork reaches 180 degrees F, begin mopping the entire surface of the meat every 20 minutes with some of the remaining sauce and the pan drippings. Continue to cook the pork, covering the grill between mopping, until an instant-read thermometer registers 200 degrees F, about 1 to 2 hours more.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for at least 15 minutes. Remove the outer skin and discard. Cut large chunks from the bone and shred, using 2 forks or your fingers, (when cool enough to touch) or chop. Toss with about 1 cup of the reserved barbecue sauce for every 3 cups of meat. Tuck the pork into the soft rolls and serve with pickles.
  • Whisk paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic, ancho powder, salt, and celery salt in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
  • Heat the vinegar and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Off the heat, stir in the ketchup, honey, salt, red pepper, and black pepper.

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH



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Slow-roasted pork is shredded and mixed with a tangy barbeque sauce, then loaded into hoagie rolls and topped with homemade coleslaw. This is not a sandwich for the faint of heart!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 35

Coleslaw:
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
¼ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, chopped
¼ cup diced red onion
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon granulated onion
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
Pulled Pork:
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
¼ cup molasses
Sauce:
3 cups barbeque sauce
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise and toasted
¼ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Combine coleslaw mix, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, Dijon mustard, white sugar, salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion, and lemon pepper in a large bowl. Toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine kosher salt, black pepper, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 2 tablespoons granulated onion, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Place pork shoulder in a large roasting pan. Rub with 1/4 cup molasses on all sides and between any crevices. Sprinkle with kosher salt seasoning mixture and rub over all sides.
  • Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast pork in the preheated oven until tender and a thermometer inserted reaches 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), 3 to 4 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board, reserving pan juice, and allow to cool slightly before pulling. Using two forks, shred the pork shoulder into bite-size pieces. Transfer meat to a large bowl and toss with some of the pan juices to keep it moist.
  • Pour reserved pan juices into a large pot over medium heat. Add barbeque sauce, coffee, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, dry mustard, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes. Add shredded pork and stir until warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Fill each hoagie bun with pork mixture. Top with 1 to 2 cups coleslaw. Garnish with 1 tablespoon onion and 1 tablespoon jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.4 calories, Carbohydrate 100.1 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 3478.9 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

EASTERN NC PULLED PORK BBQ IN A CROCK POT



Eastern NC Pulled Pork BBQ in a Crock Pot image

It's the best way to make BBQ short of having a pig pickin'! Eastern NC BBQ done the right way. No tomato in sight! The taste reminds me of Smithfield's, which is the best BBQ in my opinion. This BBQ goes great in a sandwich topped with a scoop of sweet coleslaw, side of hushpuppies, and sweet tea. Mmmmmm. Enjoy!

Provided by 9BallGuy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12h20m

Yield 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco(TM)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large vidalia onion (or other type of sweet onion)
8 -12 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
dry rub seasonings (any good one) (optional)

Steps:

  • Quarter and slice the onion into little arches. Place about half an onion's worth in the crock pot as to line the bottom.
  • Place the whole pork shoulder into the crock-pot. Take just a small amount of sauce to dampen the shoulder.
  • Cover with a generous coating of spice rub, if desired.
  • Top with remaining onion slices. Take 75% of the sauce and pour it around the pork shoulder. Then pour the white and cider vinegars around the pork.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-12 hours.
  • When cooking is complete, remove cover and then carefully pull the bone out of the pork shoulder (BE CAREFUL! IT WILL BE HOT!).
  • Carefully remove the meat and half of the onions from the crock-pot and put into a large bowl, leaving behind as much of the cooked vinegar solution behind as possible. A slotted spoon may be needed.
  • Then with two forks (or your hands once the meat has cooled a little, if you are so inclined), "pull" (shred) the meat.
  • Pour in most of the remaining, "uncooked" sauce, saving a little to add to BBQ sandwiches as desired. (Personally, I prefer using Texas Pete on my sandwiches.).
  • Serve as sandwich or BBQ plate.
  • Enjoy!

BBQ PULLED PORK PIZZA



BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza image

This is a great way to use the leftovers from your slow cooker pulled pork. You can add any extra toppings to customize. When my husband and I first experimented with making this, we were so impressed that we had it at our Halloween party and it got rave reviews!

Provided by Amie K. Wilkinson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package pre-baked pizza crust
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce, or more as desired
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup prepared pulled pork
⅛ cup sliced onion
⅛ cup sliced red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the pizza crust onto a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, mix the barbeque sauce with chipotle chili powder; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Spread the sauce over the pizza crust.
  • Arrange pulled pork, sliced onion, and red bell pepper slices evenly over the pizza.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the toppings are hot and the pizza crust is crisp on the bottom, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 591.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK



Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork image

If you've spent any time on Pinterest or food blogs, you've likely come across a recipe for three-ingredient barbecue pulled pork that can be made in the slow cooker. Methods and ingredients vary, but the recipe almost always calls for boneless pork shoulder, some sort of dark cola (usually Dr Pepper or root beer) and barbecue sauce. Dubious? We were too, so we asked the members of our NYT Cooking Community Facebook page if anyone had ever made it and if they liked it. We received more than 150 very opinionated responses. Many readers have come up with their own clever twists, like using coffee or beer in place of cola, adding onions or chipotles, rubbing the meat with a spice blend and searing the meat before cooking. We tried cooking it a few different ways and found we liked this adaptation best. It calls for a few more ingredients and an extra step or two, but it's got layers of flavor and it's still mostly fuss-free. (You can find the pressure-cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     meat, sandwiches, main course

Time 10h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons hot or sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
3 to 4 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of most of its excess fat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for greasing
1 yellow onion, chopped (optional)
1 (12-ounce) can dark soda, like Dr Pepper, root beer, cola or birch beer
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. If you have time, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight. If you don't, no worries; proceed to Step 2.
  • Lightly grease the crock of a slow cooker. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the pork until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes each side. Add onion, if using, to the slow cooker. Add the pork on top of the onion. Pour soda over the pork and set the slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat has collapsed and shreds easily.
  • Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker and shred the meat directly in the pot. Add about 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and stir to combine. (At this point, if you like crisp bits in your pulled pork, you can spread the shredded pork on a sheet pan and place under a broiler for a couple minutes then return to the slow cooker.) Taste and add more barbecue sauce, hot sauce, salt or pepper, if desired. Serve with soft rolls and extra sauce on the side.

BARBECUED PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE AND PICKLES



Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce and Pickles image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h50m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 boneless pork butt, about 4 pounds
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
Wet Mop Basting Sauce, recipe follows
Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
1 (16-ounce) jar thin sliced dill pickles
Brioche
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Place the pork in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sugar, Essence, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Rub the seasoning evenly over the pork to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an oven or smoker to 225 degrees F.
  • Bring the pork to room temperature and place in a roasting pan, fat side up. Slow cook in the oven, basting with the Wet Mop Basting Sauce every 45 minutes, until tender and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. (The cooking should take about 6 to 7 hours.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • With a knife and fork or two forks, pull the meat apart into small slices or chunks. Toss with the Barbecue Sauce, to taste, and divide among the hamburger buns. Top with the coleslaw. Serve with the pickles and additional Barbecue Sauce on the side.
  • The night before you cook the pork, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate and let the flavors blend overnight.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. Place in a squeeze bottle and dress the pulled pork sandwiches to taste.

PULLED BBQ PORK



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During years of vacationing on the North Carolina coast, I became hooked on their pork barbecue. The version I developed is a favorite at potluck dinners. -Joseph Sarnoski, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
8 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire and cumin. Cook over medium heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved., Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; pour sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Heat through. With a slotted spoon, place 3/4 cup meat mixture on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SOUTHERN YANK PULLED PORK BBQ



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I'm a Yank. This is a Southern dish. We meet in the middle. Pulled pork shoulder slow-cooked in spices and sauces, great for a low-stress day, potluck, or any get-together. Put it on before work, ready when you get home! Fantastic over a bun, johnnycake, or just by itself.

Provided by BarleyJack

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
¾ cup ketchup
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Mix together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, onion, celery, water, garlic, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker until thoroughly combined. Place the pork roast into the mixture, spoon sauce over the meat, and set the cooker to Low. Cook 7 to 8 hours; to serve, shred the meat with 2 forks, and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1075.6 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Preparing pork roast in the slow cooker makes it so moist and tender...so it's perfect for these sandwiches. The meat shreds easily, and the cumin and garlic add just the right flavor. The sourdough bread, chipotle mayonnaise, cheese and tomato make it complete.-Tiffany Martinez, Aliso Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 pounds)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 slices sourdough bread
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
8 slices cheddar cheese
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. Shred with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through., Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. , Combine chipotle pepper and mayonnaise; spread over toast. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each of eight slices of toast. Top with cheese, tomatoes and remaining toast.,

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED BBQ PULLED PORK NACHOS



Baked BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos image

This recipe takes BBQ pork to a different setting in quick, tasty nachos baked in 5 minutes - perfect pulled pork nachos, rodeo-style.

Provided by Chef Mo

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces tortilla chips
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked pulled pork
¾ cup barbeque sauce
⅛ red onion, finely sliced
½ cup diced bread-and-butter pickles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spread tortilla chips across the bottom of a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spread pork evenly on top. Spoon BBQ sauce over pork and top with red onions.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with chopped pickles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1477.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

PULLED PORK AND BBQ SAUCE



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This is a thinner southeasten style pulled pork sauce that is designed to either be incorporated into pulled pork shreds, or as a drench on a pulled pork sandwich. It is very sweet and tangy. Be careful with the cloves, some are much stronger than others. Also, cayenne may be added for a little heat if desired.

Provided by Smoky Okie

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup yellow mustard
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except butter and soy in saucepan.
  • Simmer 30 minutes stirring often.
  • Add butter and soy.
  • Stir until butter is incorporated.
  • May be tossed into freshly pulled pork, or used on pulled pork sandwiches.
  • To build the perfect pulled pork sandwich, put a slice of onion on a slice of white bread, add a layer of pulled pork, drench with sauce,repeat, cover with a slice of white bread, then pig out,mmmmessssy, but delish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.4, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 237, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 0.8

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK



Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork image

Serve this tender and flavorful slow cooker BBQ pulled pork to your family.

Provided by Ernest D. Green

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (18 ounce) bottles BBQ sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's®)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 (2 pound) pork shoulder roast
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Pour BBQ sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place pork roast into the slow cooker; cover and cook on High until easily shredded, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove roast from the slow cooker and shred using 2 forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the juices. Cook on Low to heat through, 10 to 15 minutes. Place on buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1879.3 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES - SLOOOOW COOKED IN YOUR CROCK POT



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The aroma that will fill your house is ALMOST as delicious as the tender shreds smokey, Bar-b-Que flavored pork shoulder. Serve on warmed potato hamburger buns, with your best coleslaw!

Provided by Pellerin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10h20m

Yield 16 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 -6 lbs pork shoulder (aka "Boston Butt", NOT loin. Have your butcher tie it for you, you want the STRINGY SHOULDER!)
1/4 cup Emeril's Original Essence (or your other favorite BBQ rub mixture.)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted)
1/2 cup ketchup (Heinz)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium beef broth

Steps:

  • Spread seasoning run liberally over all meat. Place rubbed roast into a large Zip-Lock plastic bag. Chill overnight, or at least several hours. Recommend you make sauce at the same time, so it's ready to go the next day.
  • Preheat regular oven to 225, or crock pot to medium/low.
  • In a large, heavy Dutch oven, heat oil to medium. Brown the seasoned roast until all sides are caramelized. Remove excess fat. Combine all SAUCE ingreadients, and pour over meat. Cover and cook for 8 - 10 hours.
  • Remove meat from pan. Place on large plat and cover with foil until cool enough to handle. Whilie meat is cooling, combine the cornstarch and beef broth with a fork, to remove lumps. Add this thickening agent to the sauce in the pan, to creat the BBQ sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, without the lid, and simmer until thickened. Taste for seasonings.
  • When meat is cool, shred meat by pulling with a fork. Add meat to sauce, and discared any fat and butcher's twine. Simmer approximately 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve as a sandwich on warm potato hamburger buns with coleslaw &/or potato salad. Many people like the slaw ON the sandwich. Freezes well.

BRAISED BBQ PULLED PORK



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Pulled pork braised in a spicy, tangy, West Virginia-style BBQ sauce (recipe was adapted from a BBQ sauce recipe in "Mountain Measures" WV cookbook I grew up with). It is also wonderful made with more water and served over mashed or baked potatoes.

Provided by kashmirkat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup cider vinegar
⅓ cup water
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 slices lemon, seeded
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Sear in the hot Dutch oven on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
  • Combine vinegar, water, onion, mustard, lemon slices, butter, honey, and cayenne in the Dutch oven and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove lemon. Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and return to a boil; add pork and cover tightly with a lid or foil.
  • Braise in the center of the preheated oven until meat shreds easily with a fork, about 3 hours. Check occasionally to see if a little water should be added. Remove from the oven and shred pork into sauce using 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 541.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE



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This is by far the best pulled pork sandwich I have made by far. Even though it takes such a long time to roast, and the basting process, it's well worth it!! This is an Emeril Lagasse recipe. This takes about 20 minutes active prep time, 4 hours and 30 minutes inactive prep time. and 7 Hours of cooking.

Provided by CherCher

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7h

Yield 8 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (4 lb) boneless pork butt
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons spice essence (or recipe follows)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Place the pork in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sugar, Essence, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Rub the seasoning evenly over the pork to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an oven or smoker to 225 degrees F.
  • Bring the pork to room temperature and place in a roasting pan, fat side up. Slow cook in the oven, basting with the Wet Mop Basting Sauce every 45 minutes, until tender and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. (The cooking should take about 6 to 7 hours.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • With a knife and fork or two forks, pull the meat apart into small slices or chunks. Toss with the Barbecue Sauce, to taste, and divide among the hamburger buns. Top with the coleslaw. Serve with the pickles and additional Barbecue Sauce on the side.
  • Wet Mop Basting Sauce:
  • The night before you cook the pork, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate and let the flavors blend overnight.
  • Yield: 2 1/4 cups
  • Barbecue Sauce:
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. Place in a squeeze bottle and dress the pulled pork sandwiches to taste.
  • Yield: about 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1236.6, Fat 72.6, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 299.4, Sodium 5054.2, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 41, Protein 87.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork butt (also known as pork shoulder) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a good amount of fat, which helps to keep the meat moist during cooking.
  • Use a good quality BBQ rub: The rub is what gives pulled pork its flavor, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a rub that has a balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors.
  • Cook the pork low and slow: Pulled pork is best cooked low and slow. This allows the meat to break down and become tender.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork is cooked to the right temperature: The internal temperature of the pork should reach 205 degrees Fahrenheit before it is done.
  • Let the pork rest before shredding it: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before shredding it. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways. It can be served on a bun with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles, or it can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or sandwiches. Pulled pork can also be frozen and reheated later, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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