Tom Kerridge's perfect pulled pork recipe Recipe

Name: Tom Kerridge's perfect pulled pork recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 kg (3.3lbs) pork shoulder; 1 l (1.8pints) chicken stock; 50 g (1.8oz) table salt; 75 g (2.6oz) muscovado sugar; 1 tbsp dried sage; 1 tbsp English mustard powder; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted; 3 star anise, toasted and crushed; 1 tsp garlic powder

Servings: persons

1.5 kg (3.3lbs) pork shoulder
1 l (1.8pints) chicken stock
50 g (1.8oz) table salt
75 g (2.6oz) muscovado sugar
1 tbsp dried sage
1 tbsp English mustard powder
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted
3 star anise, toasted and crushed
1 tsp garlic powder

1
Combine all of the dried mix spice rub ingredients.
2
Lay the pork shoulder in a roasting dish.
3
With a sharp knife, score 10 or so deep holes into the flesh.
4
Rub the spice mix all over and into the grooves, making sure that the mix is fully rubbed in.
5
Wrap the joint completely in cling film and place in the fridge overnight.
6
The following day, preheat the oven to 150C.
7
Remove the pork from the fridge and take off the cling film.
8
Place into a casserole dish and pour in the chicken stock.
9
Cover with a lid and place into the pre-heated oven for 5-6 hours.
10
Two hours before end of cooking time, remove the lid.
11
This will give you a lovely crispy crust.
12
Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to rest for half hour or so before pulling the meat.

1416

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 kg (3.3lbs) pork shoulder, 1 l (1.8pints) chicken stock, 50 g (1.8oz) table salt, 75 g (2.6oz) muscovado sugar, and more.

Yes, Tom Kerridge's perfect pulled pork recipe 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.

Tom Kerridge's perfect pulled pork recipe

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