Skip to content

Type what you have

Cook with

pork shoulder ×
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft; stir in jalapeños, ketchup, sugar and liquid smoke. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an hour or until sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
  2. 2 Smoke pork shoulder in a hot smoker for 3 to 5 hours at 210 degrees F (internal meat temperature of 150 degrees F). Remove, and wrap in aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 Remove excess fat from pork. Using two forks, shred remaining meat into a large bowl. Mix in barbecue sauce.
  4. 4 Brown 2 slices of buttered sourdough bread in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a slice of cheese on each slice. Top with ? of pulled pork mixture, a second slice of cheese and another slice of bread. Turn sandwich over when bottom slice has browned and brown the other side.

By Borden Cheese

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbeque

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbeque

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir celery, BBQ sauce, ketchup, onion, water, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a slow cooker. Place roast into the mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours or High for 5 hours.
  2. 2 Transfer roast to a cutting board; shred meat with two forks. Return meat to the slow cooker, stir to combine with liquid, and cook for 1 more hour.

By Belinda Carter McDowell

Pork and Kimchi Soup

Pork and Kimchi Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine kimchi, kimchi juice, pork, hot pepper paste, and sugar in a large pot. Pour in water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add tofu and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add green onions and remove soup from heat.

By Dacifilia

Slow Cooker Ginger Pork

Slow Cooker Ginger Pork

3.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
365 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pork and ginger into a slow cooker, and sprinkle the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles over them. Pour in the water. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  2. 2 About 10 minutes before you are ready to eat, turn the slow cooker up to High. Break the ramen noodle bundles into quarters, and place them into the slow cooker along with the sugar snap peas and green onions. In a small cup, stir together the soy sauce and cornstarch. Stir into the slow cooker. Cover, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

By Elizabeth

Instant Pot Asian-Style Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Asian-Style Pulled Pork

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork, beef broth, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid.
  2. 2 Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Let sit for 15 minutes before releasing pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the pork using a slotted spoon and place in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  4. 4 Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the pressure cooker. Select Saute function. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Select Warm function.
  5. 5 Shred the pork using 2 forks to pull apart; mix with sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

By Brent W

Roast Pork in Asian Brown Sauce

Roast Pork in Asian Brown Sauce

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dry rub is evenly mixed. Measure 1 tablespoon dry rub and set aside.
  3. 3 Generously apply remaining dry rub to pork shoulder.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil and butter together in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork shoulder in hot butter-oil mixture until browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Place skillet and pork shoulder in the preheated oven and cook until pork is cooked through, 1 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork shoulder to a serving platter.
  6. 6 Pour vinegar into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the reserved 1 tablespoon dry rub, oyster sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer; stir in 1 cup chicken stock and simmer.
  7. 7 Whisk remaining 1 cup chicken stock and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; stir into simmering chicken stock mixture until sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir sugar and chile paste into sauce and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over roast and garnish with scallions.

By Buon Appetito

Pineapple BBQ Pulled Pork

Pineapple BBQ Pulled Pork

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork shoulder and chicken broth in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours. Drain all the liquid from the slow cooker and shred pork with fork. Mix barbeque sauce, onion, and pineapple into shredded pork. Continue cooking 1 to 1 1/2 hours more.

By Lea Speer

Easy Pork Carnitas

Easy Pork Carnitas

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut pork into 2-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. 3 Heat a cast iron braiser over medium-high heat. Pour oil into the pot and brown pork on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cover with the lid.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until pork is crispy on the outside and soft, but fully cooked, on the inside, about 1 hour.

By ladoña

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Tacos

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Tacos

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
480 min
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place pork roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Mix water and taco seasoning together in a separate bowl and pour over pork; add green chiles.
  4. 4 Cover and cook on Low until fork-tender, about 8 hours.
  5. 5 Remove pork and shred with 2 forks.

By MANDY5473

Adam's Brown Sugar Pulled Pork

Adam's Brown Sugar Pulled Pork

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Total
1820 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 4 cups water, sugar, and salt in a 7- to 9-quart Dutch oven. Add pork shoulder, skin-side up. The meat should be just about covered by water but if not, add a little more. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove the Dutch oven from the refrigerator and drain and discard brine.
  3. 3 Cover and cook in the preheated oven, drizzling juices from the bottom of the pot over the roast with a baster to keep it moist every 45 minutes, 5 to 7 hours. Coat top of roast with brown sugar, use juices to wet brown sugar, and continue to cook until meat is tender and soft, about 1 hour longer.
  4. 4 Transfer roast to a cutting board, remove shoulder bone, and shred meat. Return shredded meat to the Dutch oven and mix with juices. Serve.

By Adrock318

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork roast in a slow cooker, rub with salt, and pour root beer, liquid smoke, and garlic over the top.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove pork to a bowl. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer; discard liquid or save for another use (see Editor's Notes). Add garlic cloves back to pork. Shred pork using two forks. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

By Emilycimino

Vietnamese Pork and Five Spice

Vietnamese Pork and Five Spice

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook pork and garlic in hot oil until the pork is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and five-spice powder with the pork. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender enough to easily pull apart with a fork, about 2 hours.

By Deb Willems

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
480 min
Total
1210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pork shoulder into the ceramic bowl of a slow cooker. Pour enough water and white vinegar into the slow cooker to assure the pork is completely covered, maintaining a 2-to-1 ratio of vinegar to water. Add the salt. Put the ceramic bowl in the refrigerator and allow the pork to marinate at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Drain enough of the liquid from the ceramic bowl until about 1/2-inch of pork is left exposed. Add the onion to the remaining liquid. Season the exposed surface of the pork with the cumin, mustard, chili powder, and brown sugar. Place the bowl into the base of the slow cooker and cook on High until the pork is tender and falls apart easily, 8 to 10 hours.
  3. 3 Carefully remove the pork to a cutting board; shred the meat into strands using a pair of forks. Remove and discard any excess fat.

By Dan

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
630 min
Total
640 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour vinegar over pork, coating all sides; season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer pork to a platter. Drain and discard juices from the slow cooker. Chop pork and return to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Add barbeque sauce and continue cooking for 30 minutes.

By DAVEBISH

Nenni's Italian Pork Sausage

Nenni's Italian Pork Sausage

4.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork, fennel seed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper in a meat grinder; grind through a coarse plate. Mix in white wine and grind again.
  2. 2 Stuff mixture into rinsed hog casings, twisting into 4-inch lengths. Cover and refrigerate until flavors meld, 8 hours to overnight. Cook as desired, or portion sausages into 1-quart freezer bags and store in the freezer.

By Paul Nenni

Roasted Pork Shoulder

Roasted Pork Shoulder

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) with a rack in the middle of the oven. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and a rack.
  2. 2 Stir together garlic, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub pork thoroughly with garlic mixture. Place fat-side up on rack on the prepared baking sheet. Let pork stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers between 195 to 205 degrees F (90 to 96 degrees C), about 4 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Let stand 20 minutes before shredding.

By Allrecipes Editorial Team

Italian Sausage - Tuscan Style

Italian Sausage - Tuscan Style

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a spice grinder or food processor, pulverize the salt, black pepper and sugar. In a large bowl, mix together the pork shoulder, back fat, garlic powder, mace, coriander, cayenne and ice water. Mix in the salt, pepper and sugar. Use latex gloves when mixing to avoid contamination of the meat, and keep the mixture cold.
  2. 2 Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings and twist off in 3 inch lengths. If you do not have a stuffer, the sausage can be formed into patties or rolled into logs. Refrigerate and use up in one week or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

By Len Poli

Mexican-Inspired Roasted Pork Shoulder

Mexican-Inspired Roasted Pork Shoulder

Prep
10 min
Cook
300 min
Total
440 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix garlic, oil, vinegar, sazon, adobo, pepper, and oregano together to form a paste.
  2. 2 Cut a wide pocket at the large end of the roast to separate skin from the fat, leaving skin attached at the sides and stopping before roast narrows to bone. Make 1-inch deep slits under the skin and on all meaty sides, twisting the knife to widen the openings.
  3. 3 Stuff the garlic paste into the slits and rub all over the meat. Transfer to a large zip-top bag or ceramic or glass bowl, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove roast from the refrigerator. Place the roast in a pan on a rack, fat-side up. Cover with foil.
  6. 6 Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and remove foil. Continue to roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 175 degrees F (79 degrees C), about 4 hours more.
  7. 7 Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

By vpecchia

Sweet Pork for Burritos

Sweet Pork for Burritos

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
480 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork roast in a slow cooker and add 4 cups water. Cook on High for 5 hours.
  2. 2 Remove pork from the slow cooker and drain liquid. Cut pork into 4 pieces and set aside.
  3. 3 Purée salsa in blender. Combine salsa, cola, brown sugar, fajita seasoning, taco seasoning, and green chiles in the slow cooker. Return pork to the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 hours.
  4. 4 Remove pork and shred it with 2 forks.

By Dean

Pulled BBQ Pork Poutine

Pulled BBQ Pork Poutine

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
240 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the pork shoulder on all sides, about 4 minutes per side until browned.
  4. 4 Place the pork into a slow cooker lined with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and pour in water and BBQ sauce and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours.
  5. 5 Pull the pork apart using two forks until it is shredded and keep warm.
  6. 6 Place a 1 1/2- to 2-feet-long sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil on a table and place the potato wedges in the center of the foil.
  7. 7 Drizzle on the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and then fold up the outside of the foil to create a foil packet.
  8. 8 Place packet directly on a medium-hot grill and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and cooked through.
  9. 9 Serve the pulled pork over top of the potato wedges, cheese curds and diced pickles.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Chef John's Breakfast Sausage Patties

Chef John's Breakfast Sausage Patties

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork, fennel seeds, orange zest, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg into a bowl and stir very lightly with a fork to combine. Do not overmix. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 Check seasonings before using: Shape about 2 teaspoons sausage into a small patty and fry until brown in a skillet over medium heat. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes and taste for seasoning.
  3. 3 Cover a cutting board with plastic wrap. Divide sausage into 6 equal pieces, roll into a balls, and wrap each ball with plastic wrap. Press flat into patties and discard plastic.
  4. 4 Place a heavy skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until meat is no longer pink in the center and the sausage is browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker

Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker

Prep
5 min
Cook
430 min
Total
435 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, chile powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the surface of the pork shoulder.
  2. 2 Place seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add broth and liquid smoke.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low until pork is cooked through, 7 to 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred.
  4. 4 Pour liquid from the slow cooker in a 2-quart saucepan, add barbecue sauce, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat. Cook until liquid has reduced to about 1/2 cup, 7 to 8 minutes. Pour over shredded pork and mix to combine.

By Bibi

Simple Carnitas

Simple Carnitas

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork shoulder, oranges, onion, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into a large Dutch oven. Add water to cover.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  3. 3 Cover loosely and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Allow pork to cool, covered, in broth for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Shred meat with two forks.

By Ken from CA

Dutch Oven Pork Stew

Dutch Oven Pork Stew

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
115 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle pork cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the pork; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining pork.
  3. 3 Add onion, celery, chives, parsley, basil, and dill to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, and carrots. Stir in browned pork and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

By Jeff

Irish Boiled Ham Dinner

Irish Boiled Ham Dinner

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place smoked ham or pork shoulder into a large pot and add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add potatoes, cabbage, onions, and carrots to the pot and continue to simmer. Tie green beans into a bundle with kitchen string. Add to the pot, re-cover, and cook until carrots and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer pork to a serving dish and arrange vegetables all around. Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

By KMOMMYZ

Instant Pot® Chile Verde

Instant Pot® Chile Verde

2.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add tomatillos, jalapenos, and crushed garlic to the hot oil. Saute, flipping once or twice, until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes. (Remove garlic earlier if it browns sooner.)
  2. 2 Transfer vegetables to the bowl of a food processor and puree with 2 cups chicken broth until smooth.
  3. 3 Clean and dry the inner pot of the Instant Pot®. Select Saute function and heat remaining olive oil. Add pork, onion, bell pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and saute, adding more oil if necessary, until pork is browned on all sides and vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Cancel Saute function. Pour in remaining chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in reserved tomatillo puree.
  4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chopped cilantro.

By fabeveryday

Hog's Head Cheese

Hog's Head Cheese

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
620 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast, and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium, and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Season with garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock, and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Cover, and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, stirring vigorously every 15 minutes. When the pork is ready, it should be completely shredded and reduced to a stringy consistency.
  3. 3 Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir into the pork mixture very well. Pour into a mold or casserole dish, and chill until set, about 8 hours.
  4. 4 To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute, then invert onto a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers.

By emily

Lela's Pork Chili

Lela's Pork Chili

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
100 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour in a paper bag. Add pork and shake to coat.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add pork and fry until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Add 1/2 of the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Blend diced tomatoes in a blender. Add to the pot along with remaining chicken stock, green chile and jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Serve immediately or, if chili needs to be thicker, blend water and cornstarch in a bowl. Bring chili to a boil, and whisk in cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat and let chili thicken for a few minutes before serving.

By Lela