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Authentic Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ

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PREP TIME
280 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
300 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner U.S.
Authentic Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ
Ingredients
  • 6 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
Instructions
1
In a large, heavy pot with a lid, combine the pork shoulder, bay leaf, red pepper, and water. Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the pot simmer, covered, for 4 to 5 hours or until the meat is tenderly fall-apart.
3
Allow the pork shoulder to cool completely in its own juices, then remove any excess fat from the broth.
4
Shred or chop the tender meat into bite-sized pieces.
5
To make the braising liquid, pour off 3 cups of the juices from the pot and place them in a saucepan.
6
Bring the reserved liquid to a boil over high heat, then combine it with vinegar, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
7
Add the shredded pork to the braising liquid mixture and stir in salt.
8
Heat the sauce over medium-high heat, uncovered, until it's warm and bubbly throughout.