Taste the World of Flavor with the Big Green Egg Pulled Pork
Every once in a while our taste buds crave something different than the usual; a unique combination of spices, a unique twist on a classic dish, or a vibrant flavor profile. And that’s when the Big Green Egg Pulled Pork comes in! This delectable recipe is sure to satisfy the diverse palates of anyone looking for an exciting new culinary experience.
You’ll be surprised at the combination of flavors that takes place in the Big Green Egg Pulled Pork. This traditional southern style dish is elevated and made more bold and flavorful with a few simple twists. A tangy, smoky-sweet marinade of Dr. Pepper, garlic, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, adds the bold and intense flavor. Then the pork is cooked to perfection with the smokey flavor of the Big Green Egg, and finally pulled with two forks to keep its creamy texture. With a hint of sweetness, and a rich and powerful flavor, this recipe is sure to surprise you with every single bite.
Pulled pork is a timeless favorite that many cultures around the world have their own version of. From Mexico to Korea, and even to Thailand, these global versions always bring their unique spin on the classic favorite. The Big Green Egg Pulled Pork, however, stands out with its unique and delicious marinade and its use of the Big Green Egg.
For added color, top your dish off with a vibrant sweet and sour slaw. This crunchy and vibrant contrast to the creamy and smoky pulled pork will make this dish stand out even more. For best results, place the slaw, pork, and a side of your favorite chips between some oven-toasted buns, and savor the flavor explosion like never before.
Ingredients
-2 to 3 pounds of pork shoulder
-1 can Dr. Pepper
-1/4 cup chopped garlic
-1/4 cup cider vinegar
-3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
-1 cup BBQ sauce
-4 to 5 cups of coleslaw mix
-1/4 cup mayonnaise
-1 tablespoon of honey
-1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
-Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Keep the pork shoulder in a large bowl and mix together the Dr. Pepper, garlic, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and BBQ sauce.
2. Pour this marinade over the pork, cover it, and let it marinate for at least 4 hours.
3. Fire up the Big Green Egg and set your temperature to 240 F.
4. Place the pork shoulder in the Big Green Egg and cook it for 4 to 5 hours, or until it reaches a temperature of 205 F.
5. Take out the pork shoulder, let it cool, and then pull it apart with two forks.
6. Separately, prepare the slaw by mixing the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, honey, celery seeds, salt, and pepper.
7. Place the pork between two buns, pour some extra BBQ sauce over it, and top off with the slaw.
Your Big Green Egg Pulled Pork is now complete and ready to be served! This flavorful and smoky-sweet dish will definitely have you going for seconds. If you’re looking for other variations of traditional pulled pork, give our spicy and citrusy Mexican Pulled Pork, or our Korean Pulled Pork. a try. Enjoy!
