Pulled Pork - A Tried and True Method

If sweet, smoky, or spicy shredded barbecued porkjuices to flow into the pork. In addition this prevents
fill your dreams then you must be a fan of a delicacyflammable liquid from dripping onto your heat source
known as Pulled Pork. Debate rages amongstand causing flair ups that burn the meat.
connoisseurs of this food. What constitutes the bestPick a flavorful wood like hickory, apple, or cherry.
barbecue and what techniques should be employedThese enhance the taste of the finished product.
to achieve an outstanding result differ from region toThe smoke from these woods or a combination of
region and cook to cook.them fills the pores of the meat and changes it to a
There are nearly as many opinions about this type oflight red color that boosts the flavor.
cooking as there are people creating and consumingPlace the meat into a crock pot. Chopping the
it. Here is one tried and true method used to get asmoked pork and submerging it in the barbecue
raved review for your prowess with combining meat,sauce you have chosen to continue the slow cooking
smoke, spices and sauce.process is the preferred method for finishing Pulled
Create a dry rub. This simply means combiningPork. This method will keep the meat juicy.
powdered spices into a mix that can be generouslyOvens heat from outside the container the meat is in
spread onto the entire surface of the meat. Useby surrounding it with a huge volume of dry air.
ingredients that improve the flavor of the meatHumidity escapes from the cooking pork into the
without overpowering it.oven and evaporates. Removing excess liquid to get
Typically dry rubs include garlic powder, onionthe appropriate thickness is much easier than trying
powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, andto re-hydrate overcooked or burnt meat.
salt. Unusual things like curry or nutmeg should beIf you want to get a meal that is your signature dish,
avoided unless your target audience is known to bethen you must make your own barbecue sauce. This
fans of these and their unique flavors.adds another level of complexity to the process of
Smoke the meat slowly and properly. Smoke a goodfinishing the transition from roast to meal.
piece of pork roast for up to 24 hours at a low heat.With patience, high quality pork, several spices, a
Usually it is cooked at about 175 degrees. Thiscombination of flavorful wood, and your preferred
prevents dryness and lack of flavor.barbecue sauce a party favorite or delicious family
Smoke the meat with the fat side up to allow themeal is in your near future.