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Pulled Pork (Carolina-style)

American South · North America Top Pick GRILL
9/10

Pork shoulder smoked until fall-apart tender, pulled and dressed with vinegar-based sauce.

Pork Grilled & Roasted Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

The pork shoulder's extensive intramuscular fat and collagen need 8-12 hours at low heat to fully render; the vinegar sauce cuts through the richness and adds tang.

Key Ingredients

pork shoulder (Boston butt) apple cider vinegar red pepper flakes brown sugar paprika mustard

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