Barbecue Cookout Pulled Pork

"My brother created this recipe a few years ago. It's great for family gatherings, games days, or make-ahead meals. Many of the ingredients (garlic, chili powder, worcestershire) are easily adjustible, so feel free to modify to your particular taste. NOTE: This recipe does not resemble - nor was it intended to resemble - the style of pulled pork made in North Carolina."
 
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Ready In:
8hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Add all ingredients EXCEPT PORK to the slow cooker.
  • Divide pork into quarters.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, sear pork on all sides.
  • Add the pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
  • Cook for 8 hours on low.
  • After cooking time has completed, use two forks to pull the pork apart. If you are unable to shred the pork, it isn't fully cooked yet.
  • Stir mixture to ensure all pork is evenly coated.
  • Spread horseradish on bottom half of bun, add portion of pork, and top with shredded cheddar.
  • EAT!

Questions & Replies

  1. Chef, I lived in NC all my life...Where is the BBQ Cold Slaw... you know the red cole slaw? I'm not against putting cheese in my bbq sandwich but if your fans really want NC style you gotta give them the good stuff to go on that sandwich!!
     
  2. Okay, I read the disclaimer in the recipe description (NOTE: This recipe does not resemble - nor was it intended to resemble - the style of pulled pork made in North Carolina) — then WHY have this as the state recipe for NC? Makes no sense!
     
  3. I wanted to print and keep this recipe, but I cannot find a print button. Where is the print button?
     
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Reviews

  1. I have lived in North Carolina my entire 61 years. This recipe in no way resembles anything we eat or serve in NC. The only ingredients in common are pork, salt, pepper, vinegar, and brown sugar. Horseradish, Garlic, Chili Powder, and Cheese!! You have to be kidding?? There isn't a BBQ restaurant in the state that has those items in house. Plus We don't call it "Pulled Pork". It's BARBEQUE!! Bless your heart, you're not from around here are you? This recipe may be fine for a shredded roast pork, but I take offense that Food.com offers it as the "Best North Carolina state dish". Why not at least choose a recipe BY a North Carolinian?
     
  2. The pork and sauce was pretty good. HOWEVER...no respectable North Carolinian puts cheese on a BBQ pork sandwich. Only cole slaw can go on it and it be called a North Carolina BBQ Sandwich. Maybe a pickle also, just maybe.
     
  3. The pork was good, but I LIVE in North Carolina and the horseradish is absolutely NOT traditional on pulled pork. The sandwich should be topped with COLESLAW,or you'll get laughed out of the state!
     
  4. Very tasty! I used canned chipotles in adobo (approx 2) instead of the chile powder. The pork was very tender & shredded easily. We thought the sauce was flavorful although tomato-ey. The thin sauce reminded me of a southern style mop sauce with it's kick of tang from the vinegar. We enjoyed our meal. Thank you for sharing your recipe! :-)
     
  5. Your brother came up with quite a yummy pork recipe. I cut the amount of chili powder in half because of the kids, but made no other changes. I served this on soft kieser rolls with creamy horseradish sauce. Thanx dor posting this!
     
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<p>I'm a full-time paramedic in the City of Edmonton, and a father of 5 year old twins, so I don't really understand the concept of free time, but when I do have two minutes to rub together, I'm usually cooking. I must admit I'm not overly fond of day-to-day cooking, but when a dinner party is afoot, that's when I really shine. My cooking preferences definitely lean towards the decadent side of life! <br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p>
 
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