Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder
Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder features succulent, slow-cooked meat bathed in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce with hints of vinegar and brown sugar. The roast becomes tender enough to shred easily, making it ideal for piling onto buns or serving alongside slaw at casual gatherings, game days, or weekend cookouts. Expect a balanced, smoky-leaning barbecue flavor with gentle heat and rich juiciness.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 68 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Scatter the onion slices and garlic cloves across the bottom of a slow cooker. Mix in the beef broth, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and pepper. Place the pork roast on top.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Take the pork out of the slow cooker. Strain the juices and pour them back into the slow cooker. Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir this into the juices until the sauce thickens.
- Calories 545.98 kcal High 27%
- Protein 36.02 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 27.14 g 10%
- Total Fat 31.72 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 9.96 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 109.39 mg High 36%
- Sodium 704.72 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 21.03 g --
- Added Sugars 14.78 g High 30%
- Calcium 19.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 153.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 48.31 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Memphis Style Pulled Pork Shoulder is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 6 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 545.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder?
- About 6 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 545.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder healthy?
- Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 545.98 calories and 36.02 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 704.72 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.96 g (50% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.78 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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