Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍖 1 pork roast (800 g) | 🧅 2 small onions |
🥫 200 ml of BBQ sauce | 🍅 100 ml of ketchup |
🫒 2 tablespoons of olive oil | 🧂 Salt and cane sugar |
🍏 Cider vinegar (15 cl) | 🍎 Apple juice (15 cl) |
Utensils
🔪 Chef’s knife | 🥣 Mixing bowl |
🧂 tablespoon | 🌡️ Kitchen thermometer |
🔥 Barbecue or oven | 📏 Ruler or measuring tool |
⚖️ Kitchen scale | 🍖 Baking sheet |
🍽️ Serving plate | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
Preparation Step by Step
Total cooking time: 8 to 9 hours
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Rest time: 24 hours
Cooking time: 6 to 8 hours
STEP 1: Dry the meat with a towel to remove excess moisture, which encourages better searing.
STEP 2: Prepare a mixture of salt and sugar, then apply it evenly on the entire piece of meat.
STEP 3: Wrap the meat in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours to marinate.
STEP 4: Preheat the barbecue to a temperature between 95°C and 120°C for slow and gentle cooking.
STEP 5: Prepare a mixture of cider vinegar and apple juice to baste the meat during cooking.
STEP 6: Cook the meat for at least 6 hours, regularly checking to maintain a constant temperature.
STEP 7: When the meat is tender, remove it from the barbecue and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding.
STEP 8: Shred the meat using two forks and mix it with your favorite barbecue sauce before serving.
To successfully achieve tender and juicy pulled pork at home, preparation plays a crucial role. Starting by drying the meat and wrapping it carefully helps to preserve it for a long time and enhances the flavors. Using an appropriate marinade, based on vinegar and juice, for example, also helps to tenderize the meat.
Slow cooking is a key factor; maintaining a consistent temperature between 95°C and 120°C ensures that the connective tissues turn into gelatin, making the pork incredibly tender. Don’t forget to wait at least six hours for the best result.
Finish with a homemade barbecue sauce to add a savory taste. By applying these techniques, you will achieve a flavorful pulled pork, perfect for family or friends’ meals.