Kay Kay's Pulled Pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Kay Kay's Pulled Pork
440 min.
10
280kcal

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If you're craving a hearty and satisfying meal, look no further than Kay Kay's Pulled Pork! This dish not only delivers on flavor but also caters to various dietary preferences, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. Whether you're planning a casual family dinner, a weekend gathering with friends, or just a delicious lunch, this pulled pork recipe is sure to impress.

The secret to this succulent pulled pork lies in a well-crafted spice rub and the slow cooking method. The combination of spices, including cayenne pepper for a little kick and brown sugar for sweetness, creates a balanced flavor profile that will have your taste buds dancing. The pork shoulder roast, when cooked low and slow, transforms into tender, juicy, and easily shredded meat, perfect for piling onto a bun or serving alongside your favorite sides.

After letting the pork marinate overnight, you can set it and forget it while it cooks to perfection in your slow cooker. Just imagine coming home to the tantalizing aroma that fills your kitchen, making it impossible to resist diving into this delectable dish. And with the convenience of leftovers, you can enjoy this crowd-pleaser multiple times throughout the week.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a mouthwatering meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Kay Kay's Pulled Pork is not just food; it's an experience that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 18 ounce barbeque sauce 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoon cayenne pepper 
  • dash garlic powder 
  • tablespoon ground pepper black
  • dash onion powder 
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • pound pork shoulder roast (butt roast)
  • tablespoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, white sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Rub spice mixture over pork. Cover pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  2. Place the pork into a slow cooker and add enough water to just cover the pork. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Transfer pork to a large bowl and shred with 2 forks; discard any bone, skin, and excess fat.
  4. Drain and reserve cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in barbeque sauce.
  5. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 more hours.
  6. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten the pork to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein32.25%
Fat27.43%
Carbs40.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.41
Glycemic Load
1.82
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.143478129221%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:279.94kcal
14%
Fat:8.43g
12.97%
Saturated Fat:2.8g
17.48%
Carbohydrates:27.87g
9.29%
Net Carbohydrates:26.87g
9.77%
Sugar:22.96g
25.52%
Cholesterol:74.15mg
24.72%
Sodium:1309.22mg
56.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.29g
44.59%
Vitamin B1:1mg
66.35%
Selenium:33.51µg
47.87%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.45%
Vitamin B3:5.16mg
25.81%
Zinc:3.62mg
24.13%
Phosphorus:238.89mg
23.89%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.49%
Potassium:535.88mg
15.31%
Vitamin A:677.06IU
13.54%
Iron:1.96mg
10.88%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.25%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.04%
Magnesium:33.37mg
8.34%
Copper:0.16mg
8.1%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.12%
Calcium:41.17mg
4.12%
Fiber:1.01g
4.03%
Vitamin K:2.87µg
2.73%
Vitamin C:1.6mg
1.94%
Folate:7.63µg
1.91%
Source:Allrecipes