Trisha Yearwoods Pulled Pork Recipes

BRAISED PORK AND VEGGIE POCKETS

Steps:

• For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, chili powder, cumin, mustard, sage, paprika, cinnamon and cracked black pepper. Massage the pork shoulder all over with the dry rub.
• Place a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Put the pork shoulder in the pot and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set the pork aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the red onion and orange to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the orange edges are caramelized, about 6 minutes. Put the pork back in and pour in the sweet tea. The tea should cover about two-thirds of the pork; it should not be fully submerged. Cover the pot with a lid. Oven-braise the pork, turning it over halfway through the cooking time, until fork-tender, about 2 hours.
• For the pockets: Meanwhile, assemble the vegetable filling. Squeeze the spinach to remove all of the moisture. Use your fingers to break up the spinach as you sprinkle it into a large mixing bowl. Add the black beans, corn, pepper jack, Cheddar, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, salt, black pepper, scallion and bell pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
• Remove the pork from the pot and discard the cooking liquid. Using 2 forks, shred the pork into bite-size chunks, making sure to discard any fatty pieces. Add the pork to the vegetable filling and toss to combine.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread 2 rounds of pie crust dough onto a surface lightly dusted with flour. Place six 1/4-cup mounds of filling onto the first round of pie dough, leaving space in between each mound. Lay the second round of dough directly on top of the mounds. Using a pizza cutter, make slices in the dough to separate each mound and form a triangular pocket.
• Working with one triangle at a time, press the tip of a fork along the edges to seal the pocket on all 3 sides. Place the sealed pocket on one of the parchment-lined baking sheets. Continue with the remaining dough and filling. Brush the triangles with the beaten egg to ensure even browning. Bake until golden brown and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

BBQ PEACH PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Turn a 6-quart multi-cooker to the saute/sear function.
• Combine the cumin, garlic powder, ginger, mustard, onion powder, pepper, chili powder and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the pork all over with half of the spice rub; set the other half aside.
• Add the oil to the multi-cooker and sear the pork on all sides. You may need to sear in batches. Pour in the stock, vinegar and half of the jam. Add the mustard and garlic. Close and lock the multi-cooker and set the valve to the sealing position. Turn on, select the high-pressure function and set the timer for 45 minutes.
• Once the cook time ends, move the valve to the venting position (using a towel to protect your hand) to quickly release the steam. Turn off the cooker and transfer the pork to a cutting board. Strain the pot liquor into a fat separator.
• While the pork is cooling, assemble the BBQ sauce in the bowl of the multi-cooker: Pour in 1/4 cup of the strained pot liquor and the remaining jam, spice rub and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the tomato sauce, molasses, soy sauce and Worcestershire until evenly combined. Turn on the sear/saute function and cook until the sauce begins to simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, turn off the multi-cooker.
• Pull the tender pork into large chunks using two forks. Add the pulled pork to the hot sauce and toss to combine. Top with parsley. Serve immediately.

PORK BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the brown sugar, vinegar, chili sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to small saucepan and stir to combine. Add the hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER GEORGIA PULLED PORK BARBECUE

Steps:

• Prepare the roast: Put the quartered onions in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of black pepper and rub it all over the pork roast. Add the roast to the slow cooker on top of the onions.
• Make the sauce: Chop the onion and puree in a blender. You may need to add a drop of water to the blender to help the onions completely puree. Place the pureed onion in a 2-quart saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring constantly, until the water has almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, tomato juice, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, the garlic powder, cayenne and hot sauce and mix well. Increase the heat to medium high, return to a boil, then stir in the sugar. Remove from the heat.
• Drizzle 1 cup sauce over the roast in the slow cooker. Continue to cook the remaining sauce over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, allowing it to reduce by half. Then remove the sauce from the heat, allow it to cool completely and refrigerate for later use.
• Meanwhile, cook the roast in the slow cooker on low for 8 to 12 hours, checking after 8 hours for tenderness. Remove the meat and onions from the slow cooker. Discard the onions and finely shred the pork, using two forks. Reserve the juices from the slow cooker to add to the meat for desired juiciness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on buns with a little mustard and coleslaw.

SHREDDED PORK WITH BLACK PEPPER-PEACH GLAZE

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the lowest position and preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Cut the pork shoulder fat-side up into 4 quarters, making sure each quarter has some of the fat cap. Mix together the pepper, sugar and salt in a small bowl, then rub all over the pork.
• Put the peaches in the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Rest the pork fat-side up on top of the peaches. Bake until the pork is very tender and shreds easily, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer to a large bowl and let rest until cool enough to shred, keeping all the juices in the pot. Shred and reserve.
• While the pork rests, place the pot with the cooking juices over medium-high heat. Once it starts to bubble, pour in the peach tea and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom and sides of the pot. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and let simmer until the sauce is thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shredded pork back in the pot and toss to combine.
• Serve the pork with slices of Texas toast if desired.