Tangy pulled pork sandwiches with the help of your trusty slow cooker.
If you’re in no hurry, cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
What Is Carolina-Style Pulled Pork?
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The high vinegar content of the sauce tenderizes the meat, while adding a punch of flavor.
Reheat pork in the slow cooker on HIGH until heated through, about 1 hour.
Assemble sandwiches fresh before serving.
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Measure 1/2 cup sauce into a small bowl; reserve for slow cooker.
Cover remaining sauce (about 2 cups) in medium bowl; set aside for serving.
Prepare the Pulled Pork:
Pat pork dry with paper towels.
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over high until hot but not smoking.
Add pork; cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Transfer pork to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook Pulled Pork:
Pour beer mixture and reserved 1/2 cup sauce over pork in slow cooker.
Remove pork from slow cooker, and transfer to a large heatproof bowl; let stand 15 minutes.
Remove and discard bone.
Shred meat using 2 forks.
Add 1 cup of the reserved sauce from medium bowl to meat, and toss to coat.
Serve pork on buns with remaining sauce on the side.
you’re able to also use pork butt, which has a higher fat content.
