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Instructions *** 8-13-17 very good, finished it in the oven, add your own bbq sauce and i did cook down the sous vide juices and added it back in *** Sous Vide Barbecue Pulled Pork Shoulder Don't get me wrong. I like a good slow-smoked, true barbecue pork shoulder just as much as the next guy, even with all of the babysitting (read: beer-drinking) that smoking one the traditional way requires. In fact, I probably like the process way more than the next guy. Still, there are times when we want things a little more streamlined, a little more hands-off, a little more reliable, whether it's because we're getting ready for a big party and don't want to risk screwing up that pork, or because we're busy weekday workers who still want to be able to come home and pull off a batch of pulled pork before bedtime. Not only that, but using a sous vide cooker allows you to achieve textures you can't get with traditional cooking methods. Who knows—we may even want to cook sous vide pulled pork just because we have sous vide cookers and we must play with them. I know the feeling. Why It Works Cooking sous vide takes all of the guesswork out of traditionally attention-intensive barbecue. Combining sous vide cooking with actual smoke from the grill makes for pulled pork that is moist and tender yet still smoky, with a great bark. YIELD: Serves 8 to 12 ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes TOTAL TIME: 21 to 27 hours RATED: Ingredients For the Spice Rub: 1/4 cup (50g) paprika 1/4 cup (50g) dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons (35g) kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Prague Powder #1 (optional; see note above) 1 tablespoon (12g) whole yellow mustard seed 1 teaspoon (4g) freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons (20g) granulated garlic powder 1 tablespoon (8g) dried oregano 1 tablespoon (12g) whole coriander seed 1 teaspoon (4g) red pepper flakes For the Pork: 1 whole boneless or bone-in pork butt (shoulder), 5 to 7 pounds total (2.25 to 3.25kg) 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) liquid smoke (optional; see note above) Kosher salt Directions 1. For the Spice Rub: Working in batches, combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, Prague Powder (if using), mustard seed, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, coriander seed, and red pepper flakes in a spice grinder and reduce to a fine powder. 2. Divide mixture in half. Rub half of mixture evenly all over pork shoulder, pressing it in until it adheres. Place pork shoulder in a sous vide–safe vacuum-sealer bag. Add liquid smoke (if using) and seal bag. 3. To Cook: Set your precision cooker to 165°F (74°C) for more traditionally textured pulled pork, or 145°F (63°C) for sliceable but tender pork. When the bath is at temperature, add sealed bag with pork and cover with foil or plastic wrap. Allow to cook for 18 to 24 hours. After this stage, pork can be refrigerated for up to 1 week before continuing. 4. To Finish in the Oven: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 300°F. Remove pork from sous vide bag and carefully blot dry with paper towels. (The liquid from the bag can be added to your favorite barbecue sauce and simmered down to provide extra flavor.) Rub reserved spice mixture into the surface of the pork. Place pork on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Roast until a deep, dark bark has formed, about 1 1/2 hours. Continue with step 7. 5. To Finish on the Grill: Light 1/2 chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set half the burners on a gas grill to medium-high heat, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. 6. Remove pork from bag and carefully blot dry with paper towels. (The liquid from the bag can be added to your favorite barbecue sauce and simmered down to provide extra flavor.) Rub reserved spice mixture into the surface of the pork. Place pork on the cooler side of grill. Add 4 to 5 hardwood chunks to the hotter side of grill. Cover and allow pork to smoke, adjusting vents to maintain a temperature between 275 and 300°F and adding 2 to 3 wood chunks twice during cooking. Smoke until a deep, dark bark has formed, about 1 1/2 hours. Continue with step 7. 7. Transfer pork to a large bowl or cutting board. Using a couple of forks, shred meat into bite-size pieces (or, if you cooked it at 145°F, use a knife to slice the pork). Season pulled pork to taste with salt and serve immediately, passing your favorite barbecue sauce at the table. Special Equipment Sous vide precision cooker, vacuum sealer, spice grinder, wire rack and rimmed baking sheet (if finishing in oven), grill or smoker and hardwood chunks (if finishing over live fire) Notes This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com.  |
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