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Pulled Pork

Name: Pulled Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 600 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 kg Pork shoulder (bone-in); 4 tbsp Smoked paprika; 4 tbsp Brown sugar; 2 tbsp Mustard powder; 2 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Cayenne; 3 tbsp Mustard (as a binder for the rub); 250 ml Cider vinegar; 250 ml Apple juice; 300 g Hickory or apple wood chips; 10 pieces Buns (to serve); To taste Salt and pepper

Pulled Pork is a classic American main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Pork shoulder (bone-in), Smoked paprika, Brown sugar, Mustard powder, Garlic powder, Cayenne, Mustard (as a binder for the rub), Cider vinegar, Apple juice, Hickory or apple wood chips, Buns (to serve) and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional American cooking, the dish focuses on hearty, comforting, and celebrating regional homestyle traditions.

In authentic American tradition, Pulled Pork is best presented with homestyle sides and seasonal vegetables.

If you enjoy authentic American cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Buffalo Wings.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 600 minServes 10

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Ingredients

Pork shoulder (bone-in)4 kg
Smoked paprika4 tbsp
Brown sugar4 tbsp
Mustard powder2 tbsp
Garlic powder2 tbsp
Cayenne1 tsp
Mustard (as a binder for the rub)3 tbsp
Cider vinegar250 ml
Apple juice250 ml
Hickory or apple wood chips300 g
Buns (to serve)10 pieces
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Mix the paprika, sugar, mustard and garlic powders, cayenne, salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Smear the shoulder with mustard as a binder and coat it all over in the dry rub.

Step 3

Leave the meat in the fridge overnight, covered with film.

Step 4

Bring the smoker or oven to 110 °C and take the meat out an hour ahead so it warms up.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Smoke it fat side up for six hours, spritzing with the vinegar and apple juice mix every hour.

Step 6

When the internal temperature reaches 75 °C and stalls, wrap the meat in foil and return it to the heat.

Step 7

Hold it to 95 °C inside, about four hours more, rest it an hour still wrapped, and pull it apart by hand.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pulled Pork reflects the timeless heritage of traditional American home cooking, hearty, comforting, and celebrating regional homestyle traditions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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