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Dinner for 8

Carolina Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder cooks slowly on the grill with a spice rub, then gets shredded and mixed with tangy vinegar sauce.

$1.12per serving $
430 minstart to table
8servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 lb boneless pork butt or picnic shoulder
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 package hamburger buns
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp worcesterchire sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

Steps

  1. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, coriander, dry mustard, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  2. Coat the pork shoulder with the spice mixture and rest it for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare a covered grill for indirect cooking at 250 F, placing a pan of apple juice and water beneath the cool side.
  4. Grill the pork over indirect heat for 6 1/2 to 7 hours, until it reaches at least 145 F and shreds easily.
  5. Simmer the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  6. Rest the pork for 15 minutes, then shred it and mix it with the vinegar sauce.
  7. Melt the butter in a skillet and toast the cut sides of the buns for 2 to 3 minutes.

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