Suitable for Gluten-Free, Keto, Paleo and Whole 30 diets. We started with two hours of putting it together (tip – don’t help, don’t offer to help, and certainly don’t point out that he has missed out on three stages and is going to have to undo what he has done already). Eventually, we get it ready and it has been, spring = bbq, winter = bbq……… You get the point, the bbq comes out rain or shine, whatever the season. Barbecues hibernation is not a thing in my house. Making pulled pork on the grill is super easy and the meat turns out fall apart tender and perfect for potlucks, tailgates, barbeques, easy lunches, and meal prep. Bonus that this is totally freezer friendly too. It is simply, pork shoulder rubbed with delicious flavors and slowly cooked over indirect heat for 3 ½ hours. And is it worth the wait? Certainly. You betcha! P.S. If you love this, you’ll also love my Dutch Oven Pulled Pork and really easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork. And For something similar yet different, try these Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas or this Instant Pot Pulled Chicken.
Why Make This Recipe
It is affordable – and made with everyday pantry staples you already own.Leftovers – these are great for meal prep and also great for freezing. Cook once and eat again and again.
Ingredient Notes
So let’s talk about what you need to make the best pulled pork ever.
Pork – This recipe calls for pork shoulder, but you can also use pork butt or Boston butt, rolled up and tied with some string.Seasonings – This gets its flavor from a combination of sweet smoked paprika (for extra smoky flavor), ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and salt.
Ready to learn just how easy it is to cook up pulled pork with your bbq? Then gather up those ingredients and I will show you…..
How To Make Pulled Pork Charcoal Grill Easily
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Pat meat dry using paper towels so the dry rub sticks to the meat.Mix together all the ingredients for the spice rub and rub all over the meat.Clean the cooking grill grates and light the charcoal in the grill. Place the seasoned pork, fat side down, on the grates and put a foil pan underneath to catch the drips.Move the coals away from underneath the meat so that the meat is cooked by indirect heat. Close the grill hood, bring the temperature to approx 194 degrees F / 90 degrees C and cook pulled pork for about 3.5 hours – 4 hours, or until done. Check the meat at about 3.5 hours. If it is falling apart, then it is done.Wrap the meat in aluminum foil and leave it to rest for 30 minutes. Then add to a cutting board before shredding the pork and serving.
Recipe Tips
You can always inject a marinade directly into the pork.If there is excess fat, then trim some of the visible fat off. Make sure to keep some for flavor. Feel free to add some wood chips to the grill for a smoky flavor.Feel free to double up the seasoning and rub on more to your taste.Do pat the pork dry with a paper towel or two so the dry rub sticks on.You can also make this on the gas grill if you prefer.
Delicious Variations
Top it off – you can add some barbecue sauce to the meat. Use your favorite store-bought or homemade bbq sauce. I love adding a drop of Worcestershire Sauce.Make it extra smoky – for even more of that great smoky flavor, add some liquid smoke.Vary the heat – use adobo chili, cayenne pepper, yellow mustard, chili powder, etc.Add sweetness – by sprinkling on some brown sugar.Turn into nachos – pile the pulled pork on tortilla chips with some shredded cheese and your favorite toppings.
FAQs
How To Use This Meat
Cooked pulled pork can be served in soooo many ways. Add shredded pork into a pulled pork sandwich, burrito bowls, tacos, carnitas, fajitas, add it into mac and cheese and salads.
More Recipes You Might Like
For more pork recipes and other recipes you would like, check out the posts below.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork.Want to make this in the slow cooker? Then head on over to this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Post.Easy Peasy Dutch Oven Pulled Pork.This easy Instant Pot Pulled Chicken.
Weight Watchers Points
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