Can I make pulled pork with pork leg?

Table of Contents:

1. Can I make pulled pork with pork leg?
2. What is pork leg good for?
3. What meat is cheaper than chicken?
4. Is Pulled Pork expensive?
5. Is chicken or pork more expensive?
6. Why is brisket so good?

Can I make pulled pork with pork leg?

What meat should you use for pulled pork? You want to use a pork joint to make pulled pork. Pork leg or pork shoulder joints are the most commonly used. ... It's therefore more practical to get a cut of meat that has no rind, or that has little fat.

What is pork leg good for?

It's versatile and easy to cook, either fried, grilled or barbecued. Serve with a tangy chutney or dressing to cut through the fattiness of the chop. A leg is usually roasted whole, but it can also be boned and cut into smaller roasting joints, or thinly sliced to make steaks called escalopes.

What meat is cheaper than chicken?

As far as cheap in general, I find that pork is a bit cheaper than beef right now, and of course chicken is generally the most affordable. Turkey is a hit or miss when it comes to affordability, as is fish. Generally if I get turkey I'll just buy legs or the breast and oven roast them.

Is Pulled Pork expensive?

This cut of meat might not sound like much, but it's what is commonly turned into pulled pork. The cut can cost under $2 a pound, and will feed a very happy crowd. You can make succulent pulled pork at home if you don't mind a little prep and some lazy, all-day cooking.

Is chicken or pork more expensive?

I have found chicken to be cheaper than pork (for the most part) in the southern USA. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts go on sale routinely for $1.

Why is brisket so good?

According to researchers at Texas A&M, beef brisket contains high levels of oleic acid, which produces high levels of HDLs, the "good" kind of cholesterol. Oleic acid has two major benefits: it produces HDLs, which lower your risk of heart disease, and it lowers LDLs the "bad" type of cholesterol.