Weight Watchers BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How much will 2 lbs of pulled pork feed? ›

Serving size: This recipe will yield about 2 pounds of cooked pulled pork; enough to serve about 6 people (5 oz per serving). See the post above for my tips for calculating how much pulled pork you'll need for a larger group.

Transfer everything to a large slow cooker and add a splash of liquid — water is great, but so is broth, apple juice, or beer if you have them handy. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.

Cooking the pork low and slow makes it incredibly tender. If you'd prefer to make this in the oven, see our oven pulled pork recipe.

I start with a little math. I like to figure each person will eat 1/2 lb of meat (that's on the high side). So for 6 folks, that's 3 lbs of lean, pulled pork.

How many people does a pound of pork feed? Well, it depends on the person, but on average 3-5 people.

The vinegar adds contrast to the smoky flavor and cuts through the fat in the meat.

The acid from the apple cider and apple cider vinegar help to tenderize the meat while also keeping it juicy and flavorful. The low and slow cooking method makes it fall apart as soon as your fork touches it and shreds beautifully.

We use brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, a good amount of salt & pepper, and a pinch of cayenne! Make sure you use all of the seasoning! Also, really rub it into the pulled pork, get all of the nooks and crannies!

You could eat it at a lower temperature, but the magic number is between 200 and 205 degrees. This is the best temperature for pulling the pork apart. Take it out of the oven and let the pork rest. Just like when you cook a steak, you should let any meat rest so you don't lose the juices by cutting into it too early.

Allow pork butt to rest for as little as 30 minutes to as long as 5 hours; however, the ideal resting period to rest pork butt is between 1 and 2 hours. This gives the meat enough time to relax and allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Is pulled pork done when it pulls apart? ›

Return pork to the grill (or smoker) The pork is finished cooking when it pulls apart easily and reaches an internal temperature of 190 to 195 degrees F, about another 1 to 2 hours. Let rest for 1 hour, then unwrap the pork butt and pull the bone out.

How do you tenderise pork for stir fry? Velveting is a Chinese technique that helps keep meat tender during stir frying. Adding cornstarch and bicarb to your meat during the marinating process helps to coat your meat, giving it a velvety feel that makes the meat feel extra soft.

To achieve tender and flavorful pulled pork, it's best to cook it slowly for a long time until it's easy to shred.

A good starting point is to allocate about 1/2 pound (or 8 ounces) of pulled pork per person. This estimate assumes that you're serving several sides. What is this? If pulled pork is your main highlight with minimal sides, you might want to increase this to about 3/4 pound per person.

A good rule of thumb is to estimate about 1/3 pound of cooked pulled pork (or boston butt) per person. It's what most BBQ experts recommend and is a sure-fire way to make sure you don't run out of food.

So to determine the exact amount needed, use this simple equation: Number of guests x 0.33 (minimum) - 0.75 (maximum) pounds of pulled pork per person = weight of pulled pork required. Based on these calculations, preparing 7 to 15 pounds of pulled pork should be enough pork.

You'll get 4 lbs of pulled pork, good for ~11-16 (6oz - 4oz) typical servings.