It’s also effortless to make.
That way, it softens as it slowly cooks, becoming so tender that it pulls apart easily.
Pork shoulder does all that.
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That’s why most recipes that show you how to make pulled pork call for this cut.
What About Pork Loin?
Our Test Kitchen is often asked if you could make pulled pork with pork loin.
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What About Boston Butt?
Another question our readers have asked: Is Boston butt the same as pork loin?
It’s true: In some parts of the country, pork shoulder roast is called Boston butt.
And it’s excellent for making pulled pork.
Go hands-off with the slow-cooker route.
If it’s time to refresh your slow cooker, try this Crock-Pot programmable slow cooker.
The meat can cook all day while you’re out in the world doing what you do.
Go Tex-Mex with thesePulled Pork Enchiladas.
If you’re winging it without a recipe, these are the general steps.
A Dutch oven is perfect for this.
Try this method in our Italian Pork Roast recipe.
Other oven recipes specify roasting the meat uncovered in a large roasting pan.
The basic steps are the same for the Dutch oven and roasting methods.
Again, a Dutch oven is perfect for this!
Try this recipe forPulled Pork Skillet Chili.
Each recipe uses these same directions.
After all, that’s how you put the “pull” in pulled pork!
After shredding pulled pork, divide it into shallow containers.
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
