Alabama Pulled Pig Recipe

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Alabama Pulled Pig
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  1. In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the cider vinegar, salt, brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and butter. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Mix in the water, and return to boil. Sauce the pork before smoking, and then every hour or so while it cooks.
  2. Start the pork butt on a slow smoker using hardwood coals or charcoal briquettes and mesquite or apple wood chips. Smoke the pork for at least 6 hours and up to 10. The longer the smoke time, the deeper the 'smoke ring', a red ring of flavor, will penetrate.
  3. After the meat has smoked for 6 to 10 hours, use aluminum foil to wrap the meat. Fold the edges of two sheets together to form a watertight seal. Place the meat in the center and bring the edges up to the top, cupping the meat. Pour 1 cup of the sauce over the meat and then seal the foil tightly around the roast.
  4. Place the meat package back on the smoker, or in a 350 degree oven (175 degrees C). If it is on the smoker, increase the heat. Cook the package until the meat pulls easily from the bone. This can be checked easily by pushing on the top of the foil package with an oven-mitted hand to test for softness. It will take up to 2 hours.
  5. Once the meat is done, remove it from the smoker or oven and let it cool. Pull the pork from the bone and discard the fat and gristle. Pull the meat apart in large chunks about 1 inch wide by 4 inches long.
  6. Place the meat chunks in a pan and pour about one cup of sauce for every 4 pounds of meat, or to taste. Heat until simmering. Serve immediately or let marinate for several days. The meat can also be pulled into smaller pieces using 2 forks, this is locally known as 'shredded pork'.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 260.37 Kcal (1090 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.41g 22%
Cholesterol 100.27mg 33%
Sodium 1863.92mg 78%
Potassium 523.33mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.85g 2%
Sugars 3.42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 2%
Protein 27.25g 54%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.89 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.47g 22%
Cholesterol 38.08mg 33%
Sodium 707.9mg 78%
Potassium 198.76mg 11%
Total Carbs 1.84g 2%
Sugars 1.3g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 2%
Protein 10.35g 54%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 9%
Calcium 15.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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