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Writer's pictureDrew Fox Jordan

Beer-Braised Pulled Pork


Pulled pork can and should be used in at least two different ways whenever you make it. The picture features this batch on a sandwich, but don't let that stop you from putting it in a sweet potato hash either.


Inspiration: Plays Well With Butter


Ingredients


Pulled Pork:

3–4 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3–4 large pieces

8–10 cloves garlic, sliced in half lengthwise

BBQ dry rub (below)

12 oz light beer of choice (I use Kirin)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp liquid smoke


BBQ Dry Rub:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 ½ tsp chili powder

1 ½ tsp ground cumin

1 ½ tsp garlic powder

1 ½ tsp mustard powder

1 ½ tsp onion powder

1 ½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp ground black pepper


Preparation

  1. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut a few deep slits into each piece of pork shoulder, then insert sliced garlic into each pocket. Set aside. Add all listed BBQ dry rub ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Set aside or store in an airtight container on your spice rack for up to 1 month.

  2. Season the pork with the BBQ dry rub & arrange the seasoned pork in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with a lid, sprinkling any excess BBQ dry rub over top. Add in all liquid ingredients – beer, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, & liquid smoke. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low to maintain a steady simmer. Cover & simmer for 3-4 hours, until the BBQ pork is fall-apart tender.

  3. Carefully transfer the pork to a plate or cutting board. Use tongs or 2 forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Enjoy!

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