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Shredded pork

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:09:04 GMT

I have a question about BBQ pork.i put a pork butt rst in crockpot at 6am.i set my crockpot on low for 8 hrs.rst is done,but not shredding easily.should I have cooked this for 10 hrs on low?it was probably 3 or 4 pounds

Re: Shredded pork

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:19:20 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I have a question about BBQ pork.i put a pork butt rst in crockpot at 6am.i set my crockpot on low for 8 hrs.rst is done,but not shredding easily.should I have cooked this for 10 hrs on low?it was probably 3 or 4 pounds

Yes, cook it longer. Meat, pork and beef especially, needs to be cooked long enough for the muscle fibers to relax and break down for you to be able to shred it. Chicken doesn’t need that much time.

Re: Shredded pork

kittyloo — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:20:23 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I have a question about BBQ pork.i put a pork butt rst in crockpot at 6am.i set my crockpot on low for 8 hrs.rst is done,but not shredding easily.should I have cooked this for 10 hrs on low?it was probably 3 or 4 pounds

did you have cooking liquid in the crock pot as well?

Re: Shredded pork

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:34:12 GMT

yes kittyloo I did.i put a can of dr pepper in crockpot.it smells wonderful in my kitchen.i seasoned it with ginger,garlic,chilli powder,onion salt and a dash of wiskey.i found this recipie online.

Re: Shredded pork

Love my grandkids — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:38:00 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Your recipe sounds yummy!

Re: Shredded pork

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:40:40 GMT

I will let you know.........what side would you pare with this?I thought a crisp salad,but need something else

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:44:54 GMT

@Luvsmyfam May sound silly but we have always liked applesauce or some baked apple with pork or maybe something with fruit? I think salad sounds good.

Re: Shredded pork

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:57:55 GMT

I love a good chunky applesauce and I do have that on hand.perfect.thankyou for your reply

Re: Shredded pork

PinkyPetunia — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:58:05 GMT

Coleslaw goes well with pulled pork.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:59:29 GMT

@PinkyPetunia The funny thing is, no one in my family can stand coleslaw! the only one who ever liked it was my mom!! DH, son, DIL and grandkids all dislike it. I know most people do like it.

Re: Shredded pork

PA Mom-mom — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:04:13 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I'm with @JeanLouiseFinch It needs to go longer - until it pulls apart easily. I make the PW pulled pork with Dr. Pepper and chipotles in adobo. In the Dutch oven at 300 it takes 6 hours. I'm sure it would take longer in the slow cooker.

Also, I usually pair it with coleslaw (I use Marie's coleslaw dressing).

Re: Shredded pork

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:21:41 GMT

Coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread seem to be typical go-togethers with barbecued pulled meats.

Re: Shredded pork

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 17 May 2021 20:21:39 GMT

I love a good slaw.restraurant down the rd from me makes the best

Re: Shredded pork

Sooner — Mon, 17 May 2021 21:48:47 GMT

@Luvsmyfam It isn't how long it cooks, it is the temperature. Pork butt (shoulder) doesn't really shred until it's at or about 200 degrees. How long it takes depends on size, structure of the pork, and the actual temperature it cooks to.

You really have to stick in a fork and try, or monitor the temperature.

Meat doneness is a temperature thing and specific to every piece of meat.

Re: Shredded pork

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 17 May 2021 21:59:18 GMT

@Sooner Good advice on temperature for cooking meat.

Re: Shredded pork

jannabelle1 — Mon, 17 May 2021 23:53:58 GMT

I love pulled (shredded) pork. A pork butt is not all that tender, but is terrific when slow cooked. Since yours is a good size, I definitely agree that it needs more time to cook. I always, always start larger pieces of meat on high for about 1 to a 1 1/2 hours, and then switch to low for the remainder of the time. I slow cook a 2 lb. cut of meat for about 8 hours.

Another seasoning for pulled pork to try is McCormack's dry Pulled Pork Seasoning. It requires a few other ingredients, but it's excellent.

Enjoy your pulled pork.

Re: Shredded pork

sann — Tue, 18 May 2021 01:29:01 GMT

@PinkyPetunia wrote:
Coleslaw goes well with pulled pork.

Yes coleslaw and roasted potatoes.

Re: Shredded pork

ScrapHappy — Tue, 18 May 2021 06:55:32 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I will let you know.........what side would you pare with this?I thought a crisp salad,but need something else

I make pulled pork the same way. I cook on high for one hour and then turn down to low for at least 6 more hours (cooking in root beer). I have served twice baked potatoes, baked beans and homemade macaroni salad as sides.

Re: Shredded pork

ECBG — Tue, 18 May 2021 19:27:37 GMT

In the south, we often serve pulled pork with a cabbage slaw that had a dressing of vinegar, oil, celery seed, dry mustard, and a little sugar.

This slaw must marinate for about 4 hours before serving.