Cooking with Platypus - Winter Warmer Series 3: Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce

[platypus]

As you can see, I'm not particularly adept at photography . Have to say, this was some mighty fine pulled pork.

 

[booyaka]

Where do you get the pork from - Went to local butchers and he just looked a me funny when I asked for a shoulder of pork.

 

[platypus]

From a friend who raises rare breed pigs, but your best bet is to try a farm shop, or search locally for a meat supplier.

I'm surprised you couldn't get a shoulder from your butcher though.

 

[funksteruk2]

its real nice with jalapeno's popped in the bbq sauce, we sell it a lot at work

 

[sports_brah]

Is it okay to rub the pork and store it in tin foil (haven't got any clingfilm)?

 

[platypus]

I would say that tin foil won't keep the joint as moist, but should be ok.

 

[sports_brah]

The meat had a massive slab on fat on top (first time buying pork shoulder boneless), which I chopped off for the most part, as it's going in a slow cooker rather than a oven.

All wrapped up in tin foil, in a plastic bag in a fridge.


(used paprika, cumin, chilli powder, caynne pepper brown sugar, salt etc etc)


10 hours on low tomorrow before I leave the house and hopefully there'll be smething tasty waiting for me when I get home.

 

[cheechm]

I leave the fat on for the slow cooker as it keeps it nice and moist. Otherwise there's possibility your pork will dry out.

 

[sports_brah]

well ****, thats my first attempt buggered then.

Its only a small joint (was 1.3kg before trimming) as I'm only cooking for 1 or two people.

 

[~>Dg<~]

looks very nice the slower longer you do this better it will be

have to ask me dad to pop me some pork down when pigs are ready

 

[tom_e]

well ****, thats my first attempt buggered then.

Its only a small joint (was 1.3kg before trimming) as I'm only cooking for 1 or two people.

stick some water in the bottom of the slow cooker if you're worried about it drying out.

 

[sports_brah]

Half a cup of tomato ketchup
A generous helping of Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
1/2 handful brown sugar
Mild chilli flakes

This is going in with it during the day. Hopefully enough to stop it drying out completely!

 

[cheechm]

stick some water in the bottom of the slow cooker if you're worried about it drying out.

Or even some onions. They will sweat and they also are quite nice once "pulled" if you mix them in.

 

[dfarrall]

Looks amazing, chip advice?

 

[Jonny69]

That is exactly how I do it. Rock. On.

 

[Sam]

How much did the pork shoulder cost from the butchers?

Edit - Just phoned one

2.5KG Pork Shoulder

With bone - £12.25

Without bone - £16.25

Which is the best to go for?

Thanks

 

[Hank_Marvin]

I always super market it, far cheaper.

 

[Sam]

I always super market it, far cheaper.

Last time i tried they didn't have it, well didn't have a decent enough size ...

 

[tom_e]

If you can use loin then you can pick up a just over 2kg one for about £8 from Asda.

 

[platypus]

How much did the pork shoulder cost from the butchers?

Edit - Just phoned one

2.5KG Pork Shoulder

With bone - £12.25

Without bone - £16.25

Which is the best to go for?

Thanks

With bone. My joint cost £22 (rare breed).