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Pulled pork

10 - 12 servings
American Multifunction Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker, Roasting

Pulled pork needs no introduction. Most of us have a favorite restaurant that serves pulled pork in sandwiches, tacos, and more, but not everyone has a great recipe which is easy to prepare. This is why I’m presenting you with my delicious and simple-to-prepare recipe which has been proven many times over. In this recipe, I will provide you with guidance for preparing in the oven, slow cooker, and even an multifunction slow cooker. How you decide to prepare it is up to you!

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I always buy a whole pork butt and make a little more than we need since this pulled pork is sooo good but also works great as leftovers. If you prefer a smaller amount, you can cut this recipe in half.

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October 7, 2024
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Ingredients:

* Buy pork butt with the bone. It will be slightly cheaper, and you will benefit from more flavor in the final product. Optionally, you can use pork shoulder, but you have to remove the skin when it applies.

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Best served with:

Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges
Burger Buns
Coleslaw Salad

You could also serve it as a sandwich with extra BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and coleslaw. Or, optionally, serve it between two slices of homemade bread.

Directions:

1. Seasoning rub:

1.1. Place into a large mixing bowl:

¾ cup of brown sugar
2 TBSP of smoked paprika
1 TSP of ground cayenne pepper
5 TSP of salt
1 TSP of ground pepper
6 cloves of garlic – peeled and grated

Stir together with a whisk until fully incorporated (about 1- 2 minutes).

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2. Meat preparation:

2.1.

Make sure that the pork butt is properly rinsed under cold water.

2.2. Remove the top layer of fat. It will be not used for cooking.

Tips:

  • Do not discard the fat layer. You can freeze it and use it later to make lard, for example.
  • Do not remove the bone – it will add some flavor during cooking, and when fully cooked, it will be easy to remove because the meat will fall apart. After all, it is so tender.
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2.3.

Cut the meat into a few large even pieces (about 8).

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2.4.

Place each piece one by one into the large bowl with seasoning rub and coat each piece of meat evenly.

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Before cooking

Before you start cooking the meat, you can consider searing the meat from all sides (sauté) for a few minutes until browned. Use about+ 2 TBSP of frying oil and sauté on a frying pan for oven or crockpot preparation or directly in an Instant Pot. Some people believe that this extra step will add extra flavor, but I believe that it is unnecessary in terms of the final flavor of this dish. It is up to you to decide what you like best. totally on you 😊.

3. Prepare in the oven, slow cooker, or multifunction slow cooker:

A.

Oven preparation:

1.

Preheat oven to 300°F.

2.

Place meat into the roast pan.

3.

Pour 1 bottle of beer around the meat.

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4.

Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

5.

Bake covered in a preheated oven until the meat is tender and slightly falling apart – it is easy to shred (about 4 hours and 30 minutes).

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6.

Remove the meat and place on a cutting board and drain the cooking liquid (it will not be used for further cooking).

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7.

Remove and discard the bone.

8.

Using two forks, shred the meat until you reach the size you prefer.

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9.

Place the shredded meat back into the roast pan, add 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce, and thoroughly stir until fully combined.

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10.

Place into the oven for an additional 15 minutes.

B.

Slow cooker:

1.

Place meat into the liner of the slow cooker (the top part of the slow cooker designated for cooking).

2.

Pour 1 bottle of beer around the meat.

3.

Cover with the lid and set to high.

4.

Stew until the meat is tender and slightly falling apart – it is easy to shred (about 8 to 9 hours).

5.

Remove the meat and place on a cutting board and drain the cooking liquid (it will not be used for further cooking).

6.

Remove and discard the bone.

7.

Using two forks, shred the meat until you reach the size you prefer.

8.

Place the shredded meat back into the slow cooker, add 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce, and thoroughly stir until fully combined.

9.

Cook on high for about 20 minutes.

C.

Multifunction Slow Cooker:

1.

Place meat to the multifunction slow cooker liner (the top part of the Instant Pot designated for cooking).

2.

Pour 1 bottle of beer around the meat.

3.

Close with the lid and set to sealing.

4.

Cook on manual high pressure for 60 minutes.

5.

Let the pressure naturally release for about 10 minutes; then perform the quick release.

6.

Remove the meat and place on a cutting board and drain the cooking liquid (it will not be used for further cooking).

7.

Remove and discard the bone.

8.

Using two forks, shred the meat until you have reached the size you prefer.

9.

Place the shredded meat back to the multifunction slow cooker, add 1 ½ cups of BBQ sauce, and thoroughly stir until fully combined.

10.

Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and continuously stir the sauté until the sauce gets nicely absorbed into the meat and slightly caramelized (about 1 – 2 minutes).

4. Optionally smoke:

4.1.

Place the freshly cooked meat into the baking pan, crockpot, or Instant Pot liner and directly into the smoker.

4.2.

Smoke on 165°F for about 1 hour (optionally longer).

4.3.

Please follow your smoker’s manual for exact instruction.

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5. Serve:

5.1.

You could also serve it as a sandwich with extra BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and coleslaw.

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5.2.

Or, optionally, serve it between two slices of homemade bread.

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