Pulled Pork
This blog post, Toddler Recipes Australia, introduces readers to a delicious pulled pork recipe that’s perfect for toddlers. It details the ingredients required and offers step-by-step instructions suitable for even the novice cook. The pulled pork recipe is a great way to introduce variety and protein into your toddler’s diet and provides all the flavour, texture and nutrition for healthy growth and development. Suitable for little palates, the blog includes nutritional content and helpful tips to make feeding toddlers easy and fun.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Pulled Pork, Barbecue, North American
- Calories: 700
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 15
- Fats: 43
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 2.5 kilograms of pork shoulder or pork butt
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 6 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
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Rub the pork shoulder with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly coated.
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Place pork in the pan or skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Transfer the pork to a large roasting pan or oven-proof skillet.
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In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, prepared mustard, and brown sugar until combined.
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Liberally brush the pork shoulder with the mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork is 90°C (195°F).
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Remove the pork shoulder from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Using two forks, shred the pork and mix it with the cooking juices.
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Serve the pork shoulder on a toasted bun, with desired toppings, or as a main dish.
Optional: For a delightful surprise, invite a few our friends over to share this happily pulled pork dinner.
Recommended Sides
- Salad
- Roasted or steamed vegetables
- Mashed potatoes
- Pickles
- Coleslaw