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.

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

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

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

Additionally, spray chicken broth or apple juice on the meat to prevent it from losing more moisture in the crockpot. To add a strong flavor during the process, white wine can also be sprayed. You can shred the pork during smoking or in the crockpot.

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.

How long should pulled pork sit before pulling? ›

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.

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.

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.

Pulled pork calculations

For 10 people, you'll want about 6.5 pounds of boneless and 10 pounds of bone-in pork shoulder. For 20 people, you'll need approximately 13 pounds of boneless and 20 pounds of bone-in raw pork butt. For 50 people, you'll need about 33 pounds of boneless and 50 pounds of bone-in pork shoulder.

For an average serving size, assume 4 sandwiches per pound, which would be about ¾ cup of meat per sandwich. With this in mind, you can use the following simple formula to estimate the number of sandwiches you'll get from your pulled pork batch: Pounds of pulled pork x 4 sandwiches per pound = estimated sandwich count.

For larger gatherings, events, or parties where sliders might be the main feature, consider increasing the number of sliders per person. Planning for 3-4 sliders per person would require approximately 1.5-2 pounds of cooked pulled pork to yield around 18-24 sliders.