Pulled Pork: 24 Best Recipes for Any Occasion

Enjoy a barbecue sandwich or a meaty noodle soup. Whatever you choose, these pulled pork recipes won't disappoint.

Pork shoulder in beer with barbecue sauce

Beer-braised pork shoulder is a hearty and truly manly dish. Pork cooked this way turns out incredibly soft, juicy, and tender. The unique barbecue sauce, with its piquantly sweet flavor, perfectly complements the incredibly aromatic and spicy meat.

Pulled pork on buns with coleslaw

Pulled pork is a favorite dish in Western countries. It's made by marinating pork for a long time and then roasting it in the oven or on the barbecue until it's tender enough to easily fall apart. The pulled pork can be used in a variety of dishes, but it's primarily used in sandwiches and open-faced sandwiches. Pulled pork is traditionally paired with coleslaw.

Pulled Pork Bread with BBQ Sauce

Sweet-smoky barbecue sauce and sharp cheddar transform leftover pulled pork into a party-ready appetizer. Barbecue brisket or chicken also pair well with this bread.

The Best Pulled Pork Recipe

Chipotle powder, natural apple cider, and ketchup create the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors without the need for a smoker or grill! To make classic pulled pork, all you need is the right homemade spice blend and patience, as the meat will simmer in the oven for several hours until tender. Enjoy the pulled pork as is or serve it on potato buns with any toppings for sandwiches. Coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to pulled pork. Its tartness perfectly enhances the flavor of the meat.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Place the meat in the slow cooker before you leave home, and when you return, you can enjoy tender, flavorful pork tacos. If you don't want to wait, cook the dish in a Dutch oven in half the time.

Pulled pork

The hardest part of Ree's recipe is waking up early to get the meat into the oven. After a long roast at a low temperature, the pork will be incredibly tender and flavorful—perfect for entertaining.

Pulled Pork Soup

Use a food processor to make a simple soup. Bacon, onion, tomato paste, and spices are puréed into a paste, forming the base of a hearty weeknight soup. Don't forget the bread for dipping!

Hawaiian Pork Sandwiches

Sandra coats pork shoulder with a homemade dry rub, then bastes the meat with sauce and slow cooks it for 8 hours.

Mac and cheese with pulled pork

Add shredded pork to the cheddar and mozzarella pasta; season with hot sauce or barbecue sauce, if desired.



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Slow Cooker Cuban Sandwich

Jeff cooks pork shoulder in a slow cooker with a tangy orange-lime vinaigrette. Once the meat is done, he tops it with Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and onions.

Pan-fried pulled pork with cornbread

All your favorite Tex-Mex flavors—succulent pork, tender cornbread, and crispy breaded jalapeños—come together in one bowl, ready in just half an hour.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

These sandwiches are a kid-friendly favorite, and they're also perfect for a weeknight dinner—you'll likely make them again and again.

Pulled Pork Tacos

Giada uses a slow cooker to make tender pulled pork. She fills the tacos with meat, avocado, and feta cheese.

Pulled Pork Slider Sandwiches

The legendary pulled pork sandwich gets a new twist as a picnic appetizer: served on fluffy mini pancakes. Make the coleslaw ahead of time, and you can assemble the appetizer as quickly as mixing the pancake batter.

Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Delicious sandwiches aren't just for meat eaters. The "pulled pork" in these vegan sandwiches is made with mushrooms slow-roasted in a molasses-and-spiced marinade. Place the filling on a mini burger bun, top with coleslaw and vegan dressing, and enjoy.

Universal pork shoulder

Melissa loves this pulled pork for its versatility: it can be made into a Mexican dish one day and a barbecue the next.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili

Eat pulled pork with a spoon, not just on a sandwich. Jeff's chili features tender pork, smoky barbecue sauce, and hearty white beans. For extra flavor, top your chili with sour cream, pork rinds, and green onions.

Chinese-style sandwiches with pork and pickled vegetables in mustard sauce

This sandwich incorporates classic Chinese flavors. "I love the combination of juicy pork with savory, crunchy vegetables and sweet-and-spicy mustard," says Jeff. You can make it into cute mini burgers or spoon it onto a loaf of bread if you're hosting a party.

Pork carnitas

For an inexpensive Tex-Mex dinner, Melissa uses a slow cooker. Wrap the meat in tortillas and serve with salsa and guacamole.

Pulled pork in spicy sauce

Ree uses a soda can for this pulled pork. The resulting meat, she says, is "dark, unique, and delicious."

Arepas with pulled pork

Ditch the hamburger buns. Serve pulled barbecue pork over arepas (Venezuelan corn tortillas). Topped with delicate cilantro and coleslaw, this appetizer is a delicious hybrid of South American and Southern cuisine.

Tostadas with pulled pork

Modify these tostadas to incorporate your family's favorite ingredients: add refried beans, guacamole, or a fruit salsa like mango. And if you don't have any tostadas on hand, they're easy to make with corn tortillas.

Pork and Noodle Soup in a Slow Cooker

On a chilly evening, there's nothing better than a warming Asian-style soup with rice noodles, bok choy, and tender pork.







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