Pulled Pork Burgers

Difficulty: 3/5

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 8-9 hrs

Serves: 10-12

Pulled pork takes time - but barely any effort.

Just a few minutes to season, a quick baste now and then… and the grill does the rest. Low & slow cooking makes the meat incredibly tender and juicy, while a touch of smoke adds that deep, irresistible flavour.

Pro tip: make a bigger batch! It freezes perfectly, so you’ll have delicious pulled pork ready anytime.

Ingredients

2kg pork shoulder or pork neck

Dry Rub:
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp granulated garlic
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 level tbsp salt

Basting Liquid:
1 cup water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp barbecue sauce

To Serve:
Burger buns
Barbecue sauce
Lettuce
Fresh or pickled cucumber
Coleslaw

Instructions

Trim the pork of any silver skin and excess fat, but leave a thin layer for flavour. Brush the meat with mustard.

Mix all the dry rub ingredients together, then coat the pork thoroughly on all sides.

Soak apple wood chips in water for about 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to 120°C (250°F). For indirect grilling, turn off the middle burners and place the meat over them.

Insert a temperature probe into the thickest part of the meat to monitor the internal temperature. Set the probe target to 90°C (195°F). Drain the wood chips, place them in a smoker box, and position it over a lit burner.

Close the grill lid and smoke the meat for 3 hours (no peeking 🙂).

After this time, transfer the pork to a cast iron or steel roasting pan and increase the temperature to 135°C (275°F). Every hour, spray or brush the meat with the mixture of water, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and BBQ sauce to keep it moist and enhance the flavor.

When the internal temperature reaches 90°C (195°F), the pork is ready to be shredded. Use meat shredding claws or two forks to pull it apart into strands.

Lightly toast the burger buns on the warm grill. Spread with your favorite sauce, add a generous portion of pulled pork, and top with your favorite vegetables. Serve immediately and enjoy!