World Flavors Cookbook

North Carolina Pulled Pork

Smoked pork shoulder shredded and tossed in a sharp, thin vinegar-and-pepper sauce — the defining flavor of Eastern NC.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 8 lb pork shoulder
• NC Vinegar Sauce: 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp cayenne
• Hickory wood

Instructions

1. Smoke pork at 225°F until internal temp is 200°F (approx 10-12 hours).
2. While meat smokes, mix the vinegar and spices; let sit to meld.
3. Shred the pork by hand.
4. Toss the hot shredded pork with the vinegar sauce until moist and tangy.