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Well, let me tell you, folks, you can sure use pork tenderloin for pulled pork! Now, I ain’t no fancy chef, but I know a thing or two about cooking from the heart. Pork tenderloin, that nice and lean piece of meat, can do the trick if you ain’t got the shoulder around.
Now, listen here, pulled pork is usually made with them fattier cuts, like pork shoulder or butt, ’cause they get all tender and juicy when cooked slow. But if you got a tenderloin, don’t toss it away! You can still make it work.
Choosing the Right Cut
- Pick a nice pork tenderloin, not too big, not too small.
- Look for one that’s pinkish and fresh, no weird colors or smells.
- Sometimes, mix it up with a bit of pork shoulder if you can find it. Helps with the juiciness!
Preparing the Tenderloin
First thing you wanna do is season it good. You can rub it with salt, pepper, maybe a bit of garlic powder if you fancy. Let it sit a bit, soak in those flavors. Some folks like to marinate it overnight, but I say just give it a good hour or two.
Cooking Method
Now, when it comes to cooking, there’s a couple ways you can go. You could throw it in the slow cooker, pour some root beer over it, cover it up, and let it sit on low for several hours. That sweet soda helps break it down nice, just like when you cook it with some BBQ sauce.
Another way is to smoke it if you got a smoker. That gives it a nice flavor, but you gotta watch it close. Ain’t like cooking a big hunk of meat. It cooks faster, so keep an eye on it!
Shredding the Pork
Once it’s cooked and all tender-like, take it out and let it rest a bit. Then you can shred it with two forks. I tell you, it ain’t gonna be like the pulled pork from a shoulder, but it’s still mighty tasty!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it on a bun with some coleslaw. Can’t go wrong there!
- Put some BBQ sauce on top, makes it real good.
- Or just eat it with a side of beans and corn, whatever you fancy!
Now, I know some might say, “Oh, tenderloin ain’t the best for pulled pork,” but I say if that’s what you got, use it! Ain’t no reason to waste good food. Just remember, it might not shred the same way, but it can still be delicious.
So, there you have it. If you got a hankering for pulled pork but only got tenderloin, don’t be shy. Cook it up and enjoy! You might just surprise yourself with how good it can be!
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