Slow-Cooked Southern Pulled Pork Delight
Slow-Cooked Southern Pulled Pork Delight
Ingrediënten
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 head garlic broken into cloves and peeled
- 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
- 3 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 8 small dried chili peppers
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 16- ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 1 quart distilled white vinegar
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ cup salt
- 2 boneless fresh pork butts 3 pounds each
- Rolls or hamburger buns
Instructies
- In a large stockpot over medium-low heat, combine honey, molasses, garlic, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, chili peppers, and bay leaves.
- Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato paste and whole tomatoes.
- Cook for 15 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon.
- Stir in vinegar, water, dry mustard, and salt.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, cool, and purée the mixture in a blender or food processor.
- Place the boneless pork butts in a container just large enough to hold them and deep enough for the sauce to cover the meat.
- Pour in enough sauce to cover the meat.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for 48 hours, turning the pork occasionally.
- Place the marinated pork, fat sides up, on the grill and close the lid.
- Cook over slow heat for 3 hours, then begin basting with sauce occasionally.
- Turn the pork and cook until the internal meat temperature reaches 180°F.
- Remove the pork from the grill and allow it to cool slightly.
- Pull the pork apart with a fork and chop it with a knife.
- Place the chopped pork in a large bowl and toss with additional sauce to taste.
- Serve the warm pulled pork on rolls or hamburger buns.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this slow-cooked Southern pulled pork on rolls or buns with coleslaw for a classic barbecue experience.
Wine Advice:
Pair this flavorful Southern pulled pork with a medium to full-bodied red wine such as Zinfandel or Syrah. The robust flavors of the pork will be complemented by the fruity and spicy notes of these wines. Enjoy the slow-cooked goodness!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 12 g