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4 days ago8 Store-Bought Pulled Pork Brands, Ranked - Tasting Table
Store-bought pulled pork offers convenience but can still be dry or overly sauced, so cut, cook time, and seasoning quality determine results.
Connoisseurs know that there's more to making a great BBQ sandwich than just piling some meat on a roll. Take pulled pork, for example. There are a number of ingredients that will seriously upgrade your pulled pork sandwich, from pickled red onions to a dash of apple cider vinegar. It makes sense that the professional pitmasters know all of these tricks, and more. That, however, brings up the question: Who's doing it the best?
The biggest divide here is in the cooking method: Carnitas are slow-cooked in pork fat, often in large copper pots, while pulled pork can be made using a variety of methods and tools.