Should you brine pork shoulder for pulled pork?

Table of Contents:

1. Should you brine pork shoulder for pulled pork?
2. What makes the best pulled pork?
3. Which is better pork shoulder or Boston butt?
4. What kind of cheese goes good with pork?
5. What goes good on a BBQ sandwich?

Should you brine pork shoulder for pulled pork?

For extra flavor and moistness, you can brine the pork shoulder for a day or two before smoking or grilling. ... At this point, you can wrap the meat with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before grilling, which will partially cure the meat.

What makes the best pulled pork?

The most common cut for making pulled pork is the shoulder. The pork shoulder is the entire front leg and shoulder of a hog. In your grocery store, you will usually find this divided into two cuts: the Boston butt (also known as the Boston roast) and the picnic roast.

Which is better pork shoulder or Boston butt?

Both come from the shoulder of the pig, but pork butt is higher on the foreleg, while pork shoulder is farther down. As relatively tough and fatty cuts, both benefit from long, slow cooking methods such as roasting, stewing, and braising. But the cuts are different enough that we generally prefer pork butt.

What kind of cheese goes good with pork?

Cheeses that pair well with pork include blue, mozzarella, cheddar and fresh cheeses.

What goes good on a BBQ sandwich?

The options included: cole slaw, pickles, roasted bell peppers, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions. Charles loved the cole slaw and pickles, while I preferred to add the roasted peppers, mushrooms, and onions to my sandwich.