Want to make your own BBQ pulled pork but can't be fussed with the hassle? This cheats recipe is ideal for those in a rush, without scrimping on flavour. Try this recipe with chicken breast or brisket too!
Use this tasty meat to top burgers, baked potatoes, loaded fries or even throw into a sandwich or wrap!
With three methods - for oven, BBQ & slow cooker.
Recipe
Ingredients
Boneless shoulder of pork - 1.5-2kg
Deep South Brown Sugar Marinade (meat rub) - 200g
Mississippi BBQ sauce (original / sweet & mild / sweet & spicy / sweet apple)
Cola or Diet cola - 1 pint
Method (Oven)
Score the meat joint all over, run under water & massage in meat rub until fully covered - with this recipe, you cannot use too much of the rub, ensure that it is well covered!
Add the pork to a large casserole dish & pour the cola around it, cover with a lid or foil and cook at 150C (130C fan / gas 2) for 4-6 hours, checking & turning every few hours to ensure the meat stays moist.
Take the meat out of the liquid & leave it aside - shred the meat using two forks.
Add the BBQ sauce to the remaining liquid & mix well, add the pork back into the dish & mix till covered.
Method (Slow Cooker)
Score the meat joint all over, run under water & massage in meat rub until fully covered - with this recipe, you cannot use too much of the rub, ensure that it is well covered!
In the slow cooker, combine the cola & BBQ sauce and mix well, add in the pork joint, cover and cook on low for 8 hours - if you can, turn the meat every few hours (this is not needed)
Shred the meat using two forks & mix well.
Method (BBQ)
Score the meat joint all over, run under water & massage in meat rub until fully covered - with this recipe, you cannot use too much of the rub, ensure that it is well covered!
Place the meat fat side down on a heated BBQ, close the lid and allow to cook for approx 2 hours per kg of meat - half way through, wrap the pork in foil and return to the grill for the remaining cooking time (this ensures the outside doesn't burn).
Try using woodchips to add a smoked flavour!
Nutritional Values per finished product:
Full nutritional values available on site.
Approx 265 Kcal per 100g pulled pork*
Approx 2/S per 100g pulled pork*
*Calculated using boneless pork shoulder joint & diet cola / try using chicken breast or gammon joint for a lower calorie & 1/S alternative.
Product Links:
Deep South Brown Sugar Marinade
A rich, sweet sticky marinade with a subtle chilli kick - ideal for pulled pork & BBQ recipes.
Mississippi BBQ Sauce - Original - 510g
Mississippi BBQ Sauce - Sweet & Mild - 510g
Mississippi BBQ Sauce - Sweet & Spicy - 510g
Mississippi BBQ Sauce - Sweet Apple - 510g
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