Carolina-Style Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Carolina-Style Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup paprika; 3 cups apple cider vinegar; 3 cups water; ⅓ cup white sugar; ¾ cup brown sugar; 2 ½ tablespoons salt; ¼ cup black pepper; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 cup Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

6 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup paprika
3 cups apple cider vinegar
3 cups water
⅓ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 ½ tablespoons salt
¼ cup black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup Worcestershire sauce

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["For the rub, mix items 2-9 and store in an air tight container (makes enough for 3 roasts).", "Rub spices on pork roast, wrap in plastic wrap and chill over night.", "Bring meat to room temperature and fire up the smoker according to manufacture's directions.", "Bring to 240 degrees.", "Place meat in smoker, maintain temperature 220-240 degrees and smoke for 1 1/2 hours per pound.", "Mop every hour with sauce.", "For the sauce, mix the remaining ingredients and simmer for two hours.", "I recommend making the sauce ahead of time so you can tend to your fire.", "Mop with sauce every hour and turn every two hours.", "Meat will be ""pullable"" when internal temperature reaches 185 to 190.", "Remove pork and let stand for 15 minutes.", "Slice or pull meat off and separate from the fat.", "Chop the meat.", "Spoon some sauce onto a bun or roll.", "Heap on meat and top with more sauce.", "Serve with coleslaw on the sandwich or on the side."]

2122

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

104

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Carolina-Style Pulled Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carolina-Style Pulled Pork

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