Dinner for 8
Carolina Pulled Pork
Pork shoulder cooks slowly on the grill with a spice rub, then gets shredded and mixed with tangy vinegar sauce.
$6.25for 4 servings
$1.56 per serving$6.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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- 430 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersGrillGame day
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 3 lb | $7.47Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.66Typical price |
| Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 1 | $0.45Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauceVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 lb boneless pork butt or picnic shoulder
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp worcesterchire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
Steps
- Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, coriander, dry mustard, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Coat the pork shoulder with the spice mixture and rest it for 15 minutes.
- Prepare a covered grill for indirect cooking at 250 F, placing a pan of apple juice and water beneath the cool side.
- Grill the pork over indirect heat for 6 1/2 to 7 hours, until it reaches at least 145 F and shreds easily.
- Simmer the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Rest the pork for 15 minutes, then shred it and mix it with the vinegar sauce.
- Melt the butter in a skillet and toast the cut sides of the buns for 2 to 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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