Are you craving a succulent, fall-off-the-bone pulled pork that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more? Look no further! Pulled pork, a Southern classic, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways, from sandwiches to tacos to salads. In this ultimate guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for pulled pork, taking you through step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a novice cook, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create the most delicious pulled pork that will delight your family and friends.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK
Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
Provided by cmccreight
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
- Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
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
PULLED PORK YA'LL
This is a favorite at our church. I made it for a fundraiser and now every time we have a potluck I get a inbox-full asking me to make this.
Provided by jesscman
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pulled Pork
Time 6h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a slow cooker to Low. Combine water and vinegar together in the slow cooker.
- Rub oil over entire pork shoulder and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar, seasoned salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl; rub over entire pork shoulder. Place pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low, 6 to 8 hours.
- Transfer pork shoulder to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes. Discard cooking liquid from slow cooker. Place pork back into the slow cooker and shred; add barbeque sauce and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 727.2 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 6h45m
Yield 12 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- If using a gas grill, preheat to high on one side; put soaked wood chips in a smoker box. Once smoking, reduce the heat to maintain a temperature of 275 degrees F and cook the pork, covered, on the cooler side of the grill.
- Rub the pork
- Make the Neelys' go-to barbecue seasoning: Mix the paprika, sugar and onion powder in a bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons seasoning to a separate bowl, add 2 tablespoons salt and 3 tablespoons pepper, and massage onto the pork. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day. (Reserve the remaining barbecue seasoning.)
- Prepare the wood chips: Soak 6 cups wood chips in water, about 15 minutes, then drain. Don't oversoak, or the wood will snuff out the fire.
- Light the grill: Fill a smoker or kettle grill with charcoal and light. (Pat uses lighter fluid; you can also use a chimney starter.) When the coals are mostly white, spread them out with tongs. Spread 1/2 cup of the wood chips over the coals (use 1 cup for a kettle grill). The temperature of the grill should be about 275 degrees F.
- Cook the pork: Place the pork fat-side down on a rack in the smoker or on the grill. Cover and cook, rotating the pork every hour or so, until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F, about 6 hours total.
- Feed the grill: As the pork cooks, add more charcoal and wood chips to keep the temperature between 250 degrees F and 275 degrees F and to maintain the smoke level.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, mix the ketchup, 1 cup water, both sugars, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, the onion and mustard powders, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, corn syrup and 1 tablespoon of the reserved barbecue seasoning in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours. Let cool, then reheat on the grill when ready to use.
- Shred the pork: Transfer the pork to a rimmed baking sheet (you'll want to catch all the flavorful juices) and let stand until cool enough to handle. Shred into bite-size pieces, pile on a platter and pour any juices from the baking sheet on top.
- Make the sandwiches: Mound the pork on bun bottoms, paint with a little barbecue sauce, top with slaw and cover with the bun tops. The best sandwich ever!
THE BEST PULLED PORK
Chipotle powder, apple cider and ketchup create the perfect balance of smoky, sweet and tangy without the need for a smoker or grill! For our classic, satisfying pulled pork, all that's required is a flavorful homemade rub and a long trip to the oven to cook low and slow until it's meltingly tender. Eat it as-is, or pile onto a potato roll with your favorite toppings for the ultimate sandwich. Coleslaw is a traditional accompaniment, and we love a vinegary one for the way it cuts through the richness of the pork.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 5h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk together the chile powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a small bowl until completely combined and no lumps remain. Spread the spice rub evenly over the pork butt, pressing it into the flesh on all sides. Let the pork sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 275 degrees F.
- Whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar in large Dutch oven or other heavy large pot until combined. Transfer the pork and any accumulated juices to the pot, turning the pork to coat it with sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Then cover, transfer to the oven and bake until the pork is very tender and easily shreds when pulled apart with a fork, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Let the pork cool uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of the sauce for serving, then smash the pork into the remaining sauce with a potato masher; it should fall apart and shred completely. Stir to combine the pork with the sauce. Serve on toasted potato rolls topped with coleslaw. Pass the reserved sauce.
PULLED PORK BARBECUE
Tyler Florence's Pulled Pork Barbecue recipe from Food Network starts with a flavorful dry rub that includes paprika, brown sugar and mustard powder.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 9h35m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Mix the paprika, garlic power, brown sugar, dry mustard, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the spice blend all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Put the pork in a roasting pan and roast it for about 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer stuck into the thickest part of the pork should register 170 degrees F, but basically, what you want to do is to roast it until it's falling apart.
- While the pork is roasting, make the barbecue sauce. Combine the vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring, for 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Take it off the heat and let it sit until you're ready for it.
- When the pork is done, take it out of the oven and put it on a large platter. Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes. While it's resting, deglaze the pan over medium heat with 3/4 cup water, scraping with a wooden spoon to pick up all of the browned bits. Reduce by about half. Pour that into the saucepan with the sauce and cook 5 minutes.
- While the pork is still warm, you want to "pull" the meat: Grab 2 forks. Using 1 to steady the meat, use the other to "pull" shreds of meat off the roast. Put the shredded pork in a bowl and pour half of the sauce over. Stir it all up well so that the pork is coated with the sauce.
- To serve, spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun, and top with some slaw. Serve with pickle spears and the remaining sauce on the side.
- Combine the cabbage, carrots, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl. In another bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the cole slaw with the celery seed, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
PULLED PORK CASSEROLE
Pulled pork is the gift that keeps on giving. This recipe uses up any leftover pulled pork and is baked in under 30 minutes.
Provided by Karla Harmer
Categories Pork Casserole
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Line the bottom of a casserole dish with 6 corn tortillas, so that the bottom and sides are covered.
- Add 1/2 of the pulled pork, 1/2 of the black beans, 1/2 of the cream cheese, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 cup of salsa, 1/3 of the cooked rice, and 3 tablespoons Mexican cheese blend. Cover with 4 corn tortillas. Repeat layering of the ingredients, finishing with the remaining Mexican cheese blend.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 114.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1474.7 mg
PULLED PORK RUB
Basic pulled pork dry rub that I always use.
Provided by Anthony Henderson
Categories Rubs
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder in a bowl; mix until well combined.
- Use immediately on pork (see footnotes) or store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for several months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4386.7 mg
SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK
Bring out your inner BBQ master with this Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork recipe. Just 10 easy minutes of prep, and then let the slow cooker do most of the work for you. Once the pork roast is cooked and tender, shred it up and choose your level of spice by adding in your family's favorite BBQ sauce for delicious smoky or spicy pulled pork that makes you the kitchen hero.
Provided by By Sarah Caron
Categories Entree
Time 7h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir together paprika, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar.
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub paprika mixture on pork to cover completely. Place pork in slow cooker. Pour water around pork.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours, until extremely tender.
- Transfer pork to cutting board. Let rest until cool enough to handle. Use 2 forks to shred pork.
- Discard liquid in slow cooker. Wipe out slow cooker. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Return shredded pork to slow cooker; stir in barbecue sauce until well mixed. Cover; cook on High heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
PULLED PORK NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pork shoulder, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, medium red onion, ketchup, mustard, tortilla chip, red onion, BBQ sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese, diced tomato, sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Appetizers
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place pork, onion, and seasonings into a 6-quart slow cooker. Mix to coat meat in seasonings.
- Add ketchup and mustard, spreading evenly over the outside of the meat.
- Set slow cooker to High and cook for 4 hours, until the meat pulls apart easily. Alternatively, the meat can be cooked on the Low setting for 8 hours.
- Remove meat from slow cooker and transfer it to a bowl or cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Using a cast-iron pan or other oven-safe dish, assemble the nachos layer by layer. Chips, then pork, onion, BBQ sauce, and cheese. Repeat as desired for additional layers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SUPER-EASY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
I use this hearty recipe for my Super Bowl® parties. It's super easy and feeds a lot of hungry football fans. Serve on a large bun with some baked beans, coleslaw, and chips.
Provided by Lori M.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Spread mustard over pork roast and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture, using the entire amount. Line a shallow baking dish with aluminum foil. Place a rack in the prepared baking dish and arrange pork roast on rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, 9 to 11 hours. Let pork cool, then shred into bite-size pieces. Stir barbeque sauce into pork to moisten; serve with hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 865.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Boston butt (shoulder) or pork shoulder are the best cuts for pulled pork, as they have a good amount of fat and connective tissue, which will break down during cooking and make the pork tender and juicy.
- Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to add flavor and depth to the pulled pork. Common ingredients in rubs include brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Cook the pork low and slow: The best way to cook pulled pork is to cook it low and slow, either in a smoker or in a slow cooker. This will allow the pork to cook evenly and develop a tender, fall-apart texture.
- Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, it should be shredded using two forks or a meat shredder. This will make it easier to eat and serve.
- Use a tangy sauce: A tangy sauce is a great way to add flavor and moisture to pulled pork. Common ingredients in BBQ sauces include vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Conclusion:
Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve it on a bun with coleslaw and BBQ sauce, or use it as a filling for tacos or burritos, pulled pork is sure to be a hit. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious pulled pork at home. So fire up your smoker or slow cooker and get cooking!
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