This North Carolina Pulled Pork recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Pork Marinate Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Spring Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. If using the rub, combine the mild paprika, brown sugar, hot paprika, celery salt, garlic salt, dry mustard, pepper, onion powder, and salt in a bowl and toss with your fingers to mix. Wearing rubber or plastic gloves if desired, rub the spice mixture onto the pork shoulder on all sides, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours, preferably 8.
- If not using the rub, generously season the pork all over with coarse (kosher or sea) salt and freshly ground black pepper; you can start cooking immediately.
- 2. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and place a drip pan in the center.
- If using a gas grill, place all of the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high; when smoke appears, reduce the heat to medium.
- If using a charcoal grill, preheat the grill to medium-low and adjust the vents to obtain a temperature of 300°F.
- 3. When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss 1 cup of the wood chips on the coals. Place the pork shoulder, fat side up, on the hot grate over the drip pan. Cover the grill and smoke cook the pork shoulder until fall-off-the-bone tender and the internal temperature on an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 195°F, 4 to 6 hours (the cooking time will depend on the size of the pork roast and the heat of the grill). If using charcoal, you'll need to add 10 to 12 fresh coals to each side every hour and toss more wood chips on the fresh coals; add about 1/2 cup per side every time you replenish the coals. With gas, all you need to do is be sure that you start with a full tank of gas. If the pork begins to brown too much, drape a piece of aluminum foil loosely over it or lower the heat.
- 4. Transfer the pork roast to a cutting board, loosely tent it with aluminum foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- 5. Wearing heavy-duty rubber gloves if desired, pull off and discard any skin from the meat, then pull the pork into pieces, discarding any bones or fat. Using your fingertips or a fork, pull each piece of pork into shreds 1 to 2 inches long and 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide. This requires time and patience, but a human touch is needed to achieve the perfect texture. If patience isn't one of your virtues, you can finely chop the pork with a cleaver (many respected North Carolina barbecue joints serve chopped 'cue). Transfer the shredded pork to a nonreactive roasting pan. Stir in 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the vinegar sauce, enough to keep the pork moist, then cover the pan with aluminum foil and place it on the grill for up to 30 minutes to keep warm.
- 6. To serve, mound the pulled pork on the hamburger buns and top with coleslaw. Let each person add more vinegar sauce to taste.
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farhan ahmed
[email protected]This pulled pork is the perfect summer dish. It's easy to make and can be served on buns, tacos, or salads. The pork is so tender and the sauce is tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Delilah Rosenblatt Garcia
[email protected]I made this pulled pork for a family gathering and it was a huge success. The pork was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbey Pole
[email protected]This pulled pork was easy to make and turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it on buns with coleslaw and it was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Willis Walker
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pulled pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdullah Abass
[email protected]This pulled pork is a keeper! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
rashed KHAN milon
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The pulled pork was amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
prabto islam
[email protected]This pulled pork is the perfect summer dish. It's easy to make and can be served on buns, tacos, or salads. The pork is so tender and the sauce is tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Afr Dk
[email protected]I made this pulled pork for a family gathering and it was a huge success. The pork was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Evangelist Success
[email protected]This pulled pork was easy to make and turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it on buns with coleslaw and it was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Amarjit Kaur
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pulled pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.
roy _writes
[email protected]This pulled pork is the best I've ever had! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Riley Madison
[email protected]I made this pulled pork for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was so moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jana Ahmad
[email protected]This pulled pork was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.