Carolina-Style Pulled Pork with Vinegar Sauce

Name: Carolina-Style Pulled Pork with Vinegar Sauce
Prep time: 00:30:00
Cook time: 08:00:00
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt); 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 4 cups hickory wood chunks; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons kosher salt

By Bobby Ray Parker

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Drawing from my grandfather's time-honored traditions in Lexington, NC, this Carolina-style pulled pork captures the essence of authentic Southern barbecue. The meat is slowly smoked until tender, then dressed in a tangy vinegar-based sauce that's been in my family for generations. This recipe brings the taste of a true Carolina barbecue joint right to your backyard.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

8 hrs

Serves

8-10 servings

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Smoker or grill with lid
Meat thermometer
Large bowl for dry rub
Plastic wrap
Spray bottle for spritzing
Mason jar for sauce
Heat-resistant gloves
Large forks for pulling pork
Large serving platter

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Carolina-Style Pulled Pork with Vinegar Sauce

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Ingredients

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Step 1: A good rub needs time to penetrate the meat - overnight is ideal.

Step 2

Step 3: Maintaining a consistent temperature is key for proper smoking.

Step 4

Step 5: The pork is done when it's tender enough that a fork twisted in the meat turns easily.

Step 6: This sauce gets better as it sits - make it early in the smoking process.

Step 7

Step 8: Pull the pork while it's still warm for the best texture.

Step 9: Start with less sauce - you can always add more, but you can't take it away.