Easy Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2.5kg boneless Otway Pork shoulder, trimmed and rind removed
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups good-quality smoky (or hickory-flavoured) barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Method
- Combine paprika and cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Rub pork all over with the spice mixture.
Slow Cooker method: Place pork into a slow cooker. Combine stock, barbecue sauce and mustard in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Pour mixture evenly over pork. Cover and cook for 6 hours on high or until pork is very tender when tested with a fork. Turn off heat and stand for 20 minutes.
Oven method: Place into a large roasting pan. Increase stock to 1 cup and combine with barbecue sauce and mustard in a bowl. Pour mixture evenly over pork, toss to coat pork. Cover the pan tightly with baking paper and then foil. Bake at 140°C fan-forced for 6 hours or until pork is very tender. Check liquid levels in the pan halfway during cooking and add more stock if necessary to keep the liquid level to at least 2cm. Remove from oven and stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Transfer pork to a baking dish. Shred pork with 2 forks.
Stir 2 cups cooking juices through the pork.
Use shredded pork immediately or chill in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Top Tip:
Pulled pork is a very versatile style of juicy pork and can be used in burgers, tacos, wraps or with sides like a coleslaw or roasted vegetables.
FAQs
What is pulled pork?
Pulled pork is a slow-cooked pork dish where the meat is cooked until tender enough to be shredded into soft, juicy pieces. It’s typically made using low and slow cooking.
What is the best cut for pulled pork?
The best cut for pulled pork is pork shoulder, also known as Boston butt. This cut has the perfect balance of fat and connective tissue, which breaks down during slow cooking to create tender and flavourful meat.
How long should I cook a boneless pork shoulder in slow cooker?
Pulled pork typically takes 6–10 hours in a slow cooker or 3–5 hours in the oven, depending on the size of the cut and cooking method.
