Pulled pork

Step 1/4

• ½ tsp ground paprika (sweet)
• ⅔ tsp ground paprika (smoked)
• ⅔ tbsp salt
• ⅔ tbsp cane sugar
• 16⅔ g brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground chili
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cilantro
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
• ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
• ⅝ kg pork neck

• plastic wrap
• large mixing bowl
• small mixing bowl

In a small mixing bowl, mix together sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, cane sugar, brown sugar, cumin, chili, black pepper, cilantro, ginger, fennel seeds, and cayenne pepper to make the seasoning mix. Rub pork neck thoroughly with approx. 75 g / 2.5 oz of seasoning mix. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for approx. 48 hrs. in the refrigerator.

Step 2/4

• dialog oven
• universal baking sheet
• kitchen string
• large oven bag
• professional cooking foil

Transfer marinated pork to an oven bag, then wrap tightly in professional cooking foil. Tie with kitchen string to secure, then prick small holes into the foil. Place pork onto baking sheet, and transfer to oven on level 2. Set automatic program to "meat / pork / pulled pork" for 140 min.

Step 3/4

• ⅔ shallots
• ⅔ cloves garlic
• ⅔ tbsp olive oil
• ⅓ tsp cayenne pepper
• 133⅓ ml ketchup
• ⅓ tsp sea salt
• ⅓ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ⅔ tsp spicy mustard
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar beet syrup
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• large frying pan
• plastic wrap
• serving bowl
• cutting board
• knife

To make the sauce, mince shallots and garlic. Heat olive oil in a frying pan set over medium-high heat, then add diced shallots and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add cayenne pepper and continue to cook together for approx. 2 – 3 min. Remove from heat. Mix ketchup with sea salt, black pepper, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar beet syrup, and maple syrup. Add to shallot-garlic mixture and stir to combine. Bring sauce to a gentle boil and let simmer for approx. 10 min., stirring often. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool.

Step 4/4

• burger buns for serving
• coleslaw for serving
• pickles for serving

Allow cooked pork to cool for approx. 1 hr before removing wrapping. Then, use two forks to pull meat apart into desired size. Serve meat with homemade sauce on burger buns with coleslaw and pickles on the side. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!