The Biggest Prep Mistake You're Making With Pulled Pork

Not Letting It Rest After Cooking: Skipping the resting time prevents the juices from redistributing, leading to dry pulled pork.

Using the Wrong Cut of Meat: Opting for a lean cut instead of pork shoulder or pork butt results in less tender and flavorful meat.

Underseasoning the Meat: Failing to apply enough seasoning or rub prevents the flavors from fully penetrating the pork during cooking.

Skipping the Marinade or Brine: Not marinating or brining the pork beforehand reduces the depth of flavor and moisture in the final dish.

Cooking at Too High a Temperature: Cooking pulled pork too quickly at high heat can make it tough instead of tender and juicy.

Not Using a Meat Thermometer: Guessing doneness instead of using a thermometer may result in undercooked or overcooked pork. –

Pulling the Pork Too Soon: Trying to shred the pork before it’s properly cooked or rested makes it difficult to pull apart.

Discarding the Juices: Throwing away the cooking juices instead of mixing them back into the shredded pork leads to drier meat.

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