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Pulled pork is a pork dish that comes from the Southern US and which uses shredded BBQ pork shoulder as the primary ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking methods for pulled pork include slow-smoking over wood or using a slow cooker. For most people, using a slow cooker will be the slightly more convenient method, with a lot of people finding that this has a number of specific benefits. In particular, using a slow cooker means you\u2019ll be able to prepare food while you\u2019re not home. Slow cookers heat up slowly throughout the day and never get so hot as to be dangerous. Because they can also normally be set to a timer, that means you can add all the ingredients to a crockpot, leave the house, and then find your food waiting for you when you return home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For busy professionals, this is the perfect solution for having a delicious, hearty meal, without having to spend evenings cooking when you\u2019re already burned out from the day\u2019s chores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the pork comes out of the cooker, it will often be shredded manually and is then usually added to the bread of some sort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we will take a look at 14 effortless pulled pork recipes: beginning with some excellent ways to make tasty barbeque pork, and moving on to ways you can use <\/em>that pulled pork in other recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Simple Flavorsome Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a great starting place: a simple pulled pork recipe that is still very tasty and still a little more interesting than simply plain pork. This is a great starting point, from which we can build off of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need: one finely chopped onion, two thirds of a cup of ketchup, 3tbs of tomato puree, a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of paprika, a teaspoon of garlic powder, a teaspoon of mustard powder, a teaspoon of cumin, one pork shoulder, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make this, you\u2019re going to combine your onion, ketchup, puree, vinegar, and spices into a single bowl. Mix well and then season and add the pork shoulder. Now cover it and cook until it is extremely tender, so that you can easily pull it apart with a fork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will generally take about 5-6 hours on the high setting, or 8-10 hours on the low setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Most Basic Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, if you want to go as simple as possible, then even this is not necessary. You can literally just take your pulled pork, add a tiny bit of water, and then place it into the slow cooker on a similar heat. When you come home, it will be nice and flaky ready for you to pull apart and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing about this basic pulled pork recipe is just how incredibly simple and quick it is to make. You don\u2019t need to source any ingredients or do anything fancy \u2013 just let it cook and then serve when you\u2019re hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pulled pork is a great source of protein, and it\u2019s delicious too. That makes this an incredibly useful and versatile recipe \u2013 and you\u2019ll see just how true this is over the course of our following suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. BBQ Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can make another similar pulled pork recipe by simply adding a little bit of barbeque sauce prior to dropping your pork into the slow cooker. Simply cover the pork in the barbeque sauce first, and then pour a little water over for it to sit in. The result is that it will cook in the water and this will help to infuse the meat with the flavor. You can also add seasoning of course, good options being things like stock, like salt and pepper, and like a little bit of chili spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is the kind of tangy pulled pork that is perfect for enjoying at a barbeque, maybe on a hot dog, or maybe in a burger bun. More serving suggestions coming up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It always <\/em>tastes great with a nice cold beer though<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Home Made BBQ Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For bonus point though, why not try making your own <\/em>barbeque sauce to go on top?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start, you\u2019ll make your own barbeque sauce. To do that <\/em>you\u2019re going to take two cups of ketchup, half a cup of apple cider vinegar, a quarter of a cup of brown sugar, two tablespoons of honey, one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and one tablespoon of lemon juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a delicious, sticky, and tangy and when you cover your pulled pork in that, it will come out tasting absolutely amazing plus <\/em>with the added satisfaction of having done it entirely yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can go a step further and make the tomato ketchup yourself too. To do that, you\u2019ll want to just take some chopped tomatoes, a little sugar, some tomato paste, and some water. Add a little vinegar. Mix it up, cook on a low heat slowly, and you have your base. Guests will be doubly impressed when they learn just how much of everything you made from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Tomato and Veg Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tomato and veg pulled pork is simply a pulled pork with a little added flavor and a little added nutrition! As the name suggests, you\u2019re going to be making the precise same pulled pork before, only now you\u2019re also going to be adding some tomato and some other healthy extras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place your pork shoulder into the pot ready for the slow cooker. Then pour on half a can of chopped tomatoes. On top of that, add some dill and oregano, one chopped onion, and some crushed garlic. Add in a little Worcestershire sauce to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result will be something that is juicy, meaty, and delicious. The best part is that it will be healthier thanks to all those antioxidants that come from the tomato, and the vasodilatory\/anti-microbial properties of the onion and the garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Apple Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What goes amazingly with pork? Everyone knows that the answer to that question is one hundred percent apple sauce!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make your apple sauce, you\u2019re going to take some cooking apples, dice them into small pieces without the stalk or the pips of course, and then drop into a pan along with a little boiling water and plenty of sugar. The sugar is not just here to sweeten the mixture, it will also help to draw out more juice and create that amazing taste and texture. If you like, you can also try adding in a few raisins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You then have two options for how you want to cook and serve this. You can either pour it on top of the pork shoulder in the pot, or you can serve the pork shoulder and place this on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Spiced Onion and Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spiced onion and pulled pork is essentially another combination of pulled pork with veg to improve the healthiness and to make it that much more wholesome and comforting. Of course, the main thing we\u2019re going to be adding plenty of in this case is the onion. Chop it up nice and small and add it into the pot, along with a little bit of gravy (you can make this yourself or use instant gravy), and some garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other great things to add in this one include carrots (shavings), mushrooms, shallots, and peas. The result will be something that is quite savory but that provides a lot of wholesome and comforting nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Pork, Waffle, and Syrup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes unusual combinations can be surprisingly fantastic. This is just such an occasion, where you are going to be combining meat with a sweet syrup. It might sound absolutely crazy, but it\u2019s actually not much different from having syrup on your pancakes in the morning with bacon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, you are going to prepare some plain pulled pork, and you\u2019re going to fry some waffles so that they\u2019re nice and crispy. Then you\u2019re going to tear off the pieces of pork and scatter them on the waffle so that they cover it evenly. Now pour on top a little syrup to taste. If you want to go one step further, then you can even try placing a fried egg on top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sweetness of the syrup here perfectly complements the pork. It\u2019s actually the same basic recipe as duck and waffle. This combination might sound just as odd, but actually there is an entire restaurant in the UK called Duck and Waffle, which focusses precisely on this combination as it\u2019s only dished!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Pulled Pork Buns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you may have noticed, we\u2019ve transitioned now into the things that you can do <\/em>with your pulled pork once you\u2019ve finished making it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, we\u2019re looking at placing pulled pork with the bread of various sorts, which is one of the most classic ways to enjoy it. In fact, this is how a hog roast is very often enjoyed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of pulled pork buns, you have a few different options. Placing pulled pork in white rolls always goes incredibly well, and in there you can either add a little coleslaw, or a little bit of ketchup\/BBQ sauce. Mayo also tastes great when spread onto the bread. This is a classic option at a barbeque, and it\u2019s also popular at events like weddings where it is particularly easy to dish up for a large number of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option, of course, is to enjoy the pulled pork in a bun with a beef burger. This is another delicious combination, combing too filling and satisfying meats in a single place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Pulled Pork Sandwich<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A pulled pork sandwich is another classic used for pulled pork. This is basically pulled pork placed between two slices of bread, in order to make a sandwich. You can then also add a number of additional fillings, such as apple sauce, coleslaw, stuffing, or a range of other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a great serving suggestion though, then try this one: pulled pork, fried onion, some barbeque sauce, a little bacon, and some saut\u00e9ed mushrooms. This combination is rich, it is filling, and it all goes incredibly well together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Pulled Pork Hot Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another type of meaty bread that goes exceptionally well with pulled pork is the hot dog. Add pulled pork to a hot dog and you\u2019ll have two types of pork in your bun. The result is something very similar to a chili dog \u2013 you\u2019re effectively taking what\u2019s already a satisfying and meaty snack and then covering it in even more meat in order to make something that is extra delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course this can be a little bit tricky to eat, with pulled pork falling out all over the place. That though is simply part of the overly indulgent fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to make this even more over-the-top, consider adding some grated cheese onto the combination. Cheese and pulled pork is a match made in heaven!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Pulled Pork Stew<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A pulled pork stew is a fantastic meal that is perfect for a cold winter\u2019s day, or when someone in your family is feeling a little under the weather and wants something wholesome to pick them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pulled pork strew is basically pulled pork in boiled sauce, with plenty of added ingredients such as onion, chopped garlic, mushrooms, stock, and a little flour to thicken. Finally, as this is a whole meal, you will also want to add in some charlotte potatoes, peeled and chopped down nice and small so that they will cook in the stew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place all this into the slow cooker pot, along with some white wine, some seasoning (a little chili goes a long way), and then leave to cook. The longer you leave it, the more flaky, tender, and delicious it will be by the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Pulled Pork Pancake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you think of pancake, you\u2019ll be forgiven for thinking predominantly of sweet desserts, or delicious breakfast treats. In fact, though, pancakes are enjoyed as a savory snack around the world, just like a sandwich!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great way to enjoy this is to take your pancake and to wrap it around some pulled pork with other toppings like ketchup or apple sauce. Then add in a few other bits, whether that means veg or even bits of other meat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make these European style pancakes, take 150g of flour, add 300ml of milk, a dessert spoon of oil, and a pinch of salt. Whisk all of this into a bowl in order to make a smooth, runny batter. Then heat up a pan with some butter and pour one ladle in. This should take about 1 minute on each side to cook. Remove the pancake, fill with your pulled pork, and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14. Try Your Own!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are just a few different suggestions when it comes to enjoying delicious pulled pork. While the basic recipe is incredibly simple – add pork shoulder to slow cooker and leave \u2013 you can mix things up by seasoning the pulled pork in different ways, by adding different veg (and even fruit) around the outside, or by serving it with a variety of different types of bread, meat, and toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiment with your pulled pork and see just how versatile this delicious meat is \u2013 and just how convenient! You can even enjoy pulled pork cold the next day in a sandwich for lunch! Be sure to share your creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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