Basic Pulled Pork
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:10 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT3H10M3 Hr
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Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder, country-style boneless pork ribs, or pork butt cut into large pieces
- Salt and black pepper and/or 2 tablespoons seasoning blend of your choice
- 8 ounces liquid of choice (such as beer, whiskey, wine, broth, apple or tomato juice or flavored soda)
- Barbecue sauce, optional
- 1360.78g pork shoulder, country-style boneless pork ribs, or pork butt cut into large pieces
- Salt and black pepper and/or 2 tablespoons seasoning blend of your choice
- 226.8g liquid of choice (such as beer, whiskey, wine, broth, apple or tomato juice or flavored soda)
- Barbecue sauce, optional
Pulled pork is the best! It’s easy to prepare, can be used in a variety of ways, and is perfect for a crowd. The only secret is giving it time, the rest is simple!
Preparation
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
STEP 2
Season meat liberally with salt and pepper or other seasoning and place on foil-lined sheet pan or baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes until well browned.
STEP 3
Remove from oven and pour off fat from sheet pan. Pour liquid of choice into sheet pan and cover tightly with foil. Reduce temperature to 300°F, carefully return sheet pan to oven and cook for 1 1/2-2 hours until falling apart.
STEP 4
Remove foil, turn oven back up to 425° and roast for another 30 minutes, turning meat to brown as needed. Add more liquid if pan becomes dry. Remove from oven and shred or chop, adding pan juices back to the meat.
Options
This shredded meat is great on its own or as an ingredient. You can smother meat with sauce and serve on a soft bun for the traditional pulled pork sandwich. Use barbecue sauce for a classic sandwich, or try salsa, teriyaki, or other world-foods-inspired sauces.
To cook in a crock pot, season the roast, brown it well on all sides in an oiled frying pan and cook with liquid on low 8-10 hours or until falling apart. Skim fat from liquid and reduce if desired, and or shred and smother meat in sauce of choice.