Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces beer; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 6 peppercorns; 3 cloves; 1 tablespoon salt; 12 ice cubes; 6 lbs pork shoulder; 16 ounces barbecue sauce; 12 hamburger buns

Servings: persons

12 ounces beer
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 peppercorns
3 cloves
1 tablespoon salt
12 ice cubes
6 lbs pork shoulder
16 ounces barbecue sauce
12 hamburger buns

1
Brine: Mix liquids (beer, water, apple juice, and vinegar) together and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add remaining brine ingredients. Stir until brown sugar and salt are dissolved. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add ice cubes and allow to melt and cool down brine.
2
Put pork into a crock pot and add brine. Ensure that brine completely covers pork. Cover and put in refrigerator for 12 hours or more.
3
Cook/Smoke in your smoker for 10-12 hours at 200-240 degrees. Cook until it virtually is falling apart. Let rest until it is cool enough to handle. When done, the internal temperature should be 215 degrees.
4
Using a fork, pull the pork apart and place in crock pot with BBQ sauce.
5
Cook over low heat for another 1-2 hours. Serve over hamburger buns.

2308

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

236

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces beer, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup vinegar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pulled Pork

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