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Pulled Pork: The Easiest BBQ Classic

Learn how low heat, smoke, and time transform a tough cut into tender magic.

Find out how to turn pork shoulder, whether Boston butt or picnic shoulder, into tender pulled pork

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Baked potato topped with pulled pork, cheese, BBQ sauce and sour cream set on a white plate.
Easy
1 hour 45 minutes
5 from 8 votes
Memphis-style barbecue spaghetti
Easy
3.81 from 21 votes
Pulled pork egg rolls on a colorful plate with a small bowl of dipping sauce.
Moderate
30 minutes
This item is for members only
3.22 from 23 votes
Crockpot pulled pork sandwich on white plate with a Crock Pot and a bowl of pulled pork in the background.
Easy
7 hours
Pulled pork sandwich with sauce in a glass jar.
Moderate
10 hours
4.75 from 891 votes

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