**Braised BBQ Pulled Pork: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**
If you're looking for a delicious and versatile dish to add to your culinary repertoire, look no further than braised BBQ pulled pork. This classic dish is made with pork shoulder, which is slowly braised in a flavorful liquid until it becomes fall-apart tender. The result is a succulent and juicy meat that's perfect for sandwiches, tacos, nachos, and more.
This article offers three mouthwatering recipes for braised BBQ pulled pork, each with its own unique twist:
* **Classic Braised BBQ Pulled Pork:** This recipe is a tried-and-true classic, featuring a simple but flavorful blend of spices and a slow-cooking process that results in incredibly tender meat.
* **Chipotle Braised BBQ Pulled Pork:** For those who love a bit of spice, this recipe incorporates smoky chipotle peppers into the braising liquid, adding a delicious depth of flavor to the pork.
* **Pineapple Braised BBQ Pulled Pork:** This recipe adds a tropical twist to the classic dish, using pineapple juice and chunks of pineapple to create a sweet and tangy sauce that complements the pork perfectly.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the tender, juicy, and flavorful braised BBQ pulled pork. So fire up your oven or slow cooker and get ready to create a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love.
BEER BRAISED BBQ PORK BUTT
Steps:
- Combine rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Rub all over pork butt. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour and as long as overnight.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Unwrap pork and place in a roasting pan with sides about 2 inches high. Cook 45 minutes until dark browned and even blackening in places. Remove from oven. Lower oven to 325 degrees F. Pour beer over the top and add chopped garlic around the pork. Cover tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil or twice with regular foil. Poke about 10 holes all over the top of the foil. Cook pork butt 2 1/2 hours longer until so tender that it comes away very easily from center bone.
- Place the meat on a plate and pour the pan juice (there will be plenty) into a saucepan.
- To the pan juices add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer until reduced by half and thick, about 20 minutes.
- While the sauce is boiling down, pull apart the pork with 2 forks. Pour the sauce over the pulled pork and work through until fully absorbed.
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.
PRESSURE COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK
A pressure cooker provides a nifty shortcut to perfect pulled pork. This recipe calls for braising the meat in a dark soda like Dr Pepper or Coca-Cola, and the results are lush and tender - savory, slightly sweet and tangy. Once the pork is done, you can customize it to your taste using your favorite barbecue and hot sauces. Adding lots of black pepper and a few dashes of Southern-style hot sauce, like Crystal, Louisiana or Tabasco, is a very good idea. Like many braises, the pork improves overnight and can be cooked up to three days in advance; shred and warm it gently on the stovetop before tossing it with sauce and serving. The pork makes satisfying sandwiches on soft rolls (try coleslaw as a topping), but it could also be used in tacos or served over grits. (You can find the slow-cooker version of this recipe here.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, lunch, meat, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pork and turn to coat in the spice mix. Put the oil in a 6- or 8-quart electric pressure cooker and turn on the sauté setting to warm the oil. (Use the "normal" heat setting if your pressure cooker has that option.) Working in batches, add the pork and brown on two sides, about 2 minutes per side. If the bottom of the pan gets too dark or you get a "hot" or "burn" warning, turn the heat down to "less," if your pot has that option, or turn it off entirely and allow the pork to continue searing. Turn it back on if the pot cools too much.
- Add the onion to the pot. Add the soda and stir to thoroughly scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pot. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for one hour. Turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Open the lid. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the pork and onion bits to a large serving bowl. Using two forks, coarsely shred the meat. Add 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid to moisten. (Discard remaining cooking liquid.) Taste and add salt, pepper, hot sauce, and more barbecue sauce as you like. Serve with soft rolls and extra sauce on the side.
BRAISED PULLED PORK SHOULDER
Homemade Texas barbecue sauce and dry rub give this pulled pork incredible flavor. Searing in a Dutch oven followed by cooking in the oven at a low temperature makes for moist, tender meat every time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place pork shoulder on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, cumin, and cayenne. Rub pork with spice mixture, being sure to cover all sides. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Remove pork shoulder from refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large Dutch-oven over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Add pork shoulder to Dutch-oven and sear, turning, until golden brown all over, about 4 minutes per side.
- Add 2 cups of water to Dutch-oven and position pork shoulder fat-side up, and cover. Transfer to oven and cook until meat shreds easily with two forks, 5 to 6 hours. Baste with pan juices every hour.
- When cooked, remove from Dutch-oven and shred meat with two forks. Serve meat on buns with barbecue sauce.
BRAISED BBQ PULLED PORK
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
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
PULLED PORK
For the best pulled pork, try Alton Brown's recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. The meat gets a molasses brine and a flavorful spice rub for maximum results.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Video: Watch Alton make this recipe
- Combine molasses, pickling salt, and water in 6-quart Lexan. Add Boston butt making sure it is completely submerged in brine, cover, and let sit in refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours. 12 hours is ideal.
- Place cumin seed, fennel seed, and coriander in food grinder and grind fine. Transfer to a small mixing bowl and stir in chili powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Remove Boston butt from brine and pat dry. Sift the rub evenly over the shoulder and then pat onto the meat making sure as much of the rub as possible adheres. More rub will adhere to the meat if you are wearing latex gloves during the application.
- Preheat smoker to 210 degrees F. Place butt in smoker and cook for 10 to12 hours, maintaining a temperature of 210 degrees F. Begin checking meat for doneness after 10 hours of cooking time. Use fork to check for doneness. Meat is done when it falls apart easily when pulling with a fork. Once done, remove from pot and set aside to rest for at least 1 hour. Pull meat apart with 2 forks and serve as sandwich with coleslaw and dressing as desired.
CRANBERRY BBQ PULLED PORK
Cranberry sauce adds a yummy twist to pulled pork, and my family can't get enough of it! The pork cooks to tender perfection in the slow cooker, which also makes this dish conveniently portable. -Carrie Wiegand, Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 9h20m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut roast in half. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add cranberry juice and salt. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, cranberry juice, brown sugar, seasonings and liquid smoke if desired. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes., Skim fat from cooking juices; set aside 1/2 cup juices. Discard remaining juices. When cool enough to handle, shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker., Stir in sauce mixture and reserved cooking juices. Cover and cook on low about 1 hour or until heated through. Serve on buns. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Boston butt or pork shoulder are ideal for pulled pork because they are fatty and flavorful. Trim excess fat, leaving a 1/4-inch layer.
- Use a flavorful rub: Combine spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and salt. Coat the pork liberally with the rub, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
- Sear the pork: Sear the pork in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This step adds flavor and helps seal in the juices.
- Add liquid and braising ingredients: Pour in a combination of chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and barbecue sauce. Add aromatics like onions, garlic, and bay leaves for extra flavor.
- Braise the pork: Cover the pot or Dutch oven and reduce heat to low. Braise the pork for 2-3 hours or until tender and easily shredded. Check the pork halfway through the cooking time and add more liquid if necessary.
- Shred the pork: Use two forks to shred the pork, discarding any large pieces of fat. The pork should be tender and easily fall apart.
- Serve the pulled pork: Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns or slider rolls. Top with your favorite toppings like coleslaw, barbecue sauce, and pickles. Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Braised BBQ pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. By following these tips, you can create a mouthwatering pulled pork that will be a hit at your next gathering. Experiment with different rubs, sauces, and toppings to find your perfect combination. Whether you serve it on a bun, in a taco, or on top of a salad, this classic dish is sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience.
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