Conversely, it’s common to serve chopped barbecue as-is, though some prefer to dress it in barbecue sauce. Chopped barbecue and pulled pork have equally tender textures, but the former gets chopped roughly into bite-sized chunks, and the latter gets shredded into long, thin, tender fibers.
Here in the South, we don’t always see eye-to-eye. While your taste in college football teams, politics, or what brand of mayonnaise is best on a tomato sandwich might not be my flavor, we can all agree that we are proud to be Southern and support what makes us Southern however we can. That’s why I’m excited to link up with Dixie Vodka to explore the nuances of Southern BBQ. Dixie Vodka is all about highlighting the flavors of the South, and so am I, so let’s get to work exploring the South’s most famous export: BBQ.
Outside of the Carolina’s, you’ll often find pulled pork, usually from the pork butt, which is technically the shoulder. In order to get the right pulled consistency, one must put a lot of love into their butt. All jokes aside, a properly cooked butt for pulling is one that can literally be pulled apart by hand, where the shoulder blade should pull completely clean from the meat.
So there you have it. What’s the difference between the two? Just read their names, literally. No matter which style you prefer, both techniques turn out an equally delicious yield.
Whole hog cooking remains the most common method throughout the Carolina’s, especially at iconic places like Lexington BBQ, the SkyLight Inn, and the forgone Wilbur’s BBQ. Because the hogs are cooked whole, the meat is combined, or chopped, together – often with a swash of hot apple cider vinegar, salt, and crushed red pepper. Sauce of any kind is usually shunned (as it should be, in my opinion).
What is BBQ? That, my friends, is a tough question. If you were to poll 12 people, you’d likely get 12 different, fiercely debated answers. You see, when it comes to this beloved food – everyone has an opinion.
What is a PORK Steak, is it even BETTER than BBQ Pulled Pork?
FAQ
What’s the difference between pulled pork and sliced pork?
What is another name for pulled pork?
What is chopped pork made from?
What is the best substitute for pulled pork?
What is pulled pork and how does it differ from chops?
Pulled pork is versatile in its own way, but it differs from chopped pork in terms of texture. After seasoning the pork butt with a spice rub, you cook the meat over low heat in the oven, slow cooker, or–best of all–the smoker or grill. When it’s reached the optimal temperature, you let it rest before “pulling” the meat into shreds.
Can one eat pork?
A cooked, medium pork cutlet or steak provides 239 calories, 34 grams protein, 10 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 697 milligrams sodium, and 0 grams carbohydrate, if you eat only the lean part of the steak. Pork contains many of the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) found in beef and it is high in protein, but can be lower in fat than beef—depending on cut and preparation. Meat from any kind of mammal, including pork, can cause an allergic reaction (and some people who are allergic to mammalian meat also react to poultry).
What is pulled pork?
Pulled pork is a dish that consists of roasted, shredded meat from a pig. It’s usually made with the shoulder or butt section of the animal but can also be made from other cuts like ham. Pulled pork is most often associated with barbecue in both the Southern United States and Western North Carolina.
Are pork chops good for pulled pork?
Probably, but if you don’t have the time or you’re looking for a healthier option, then pork chops win. A pork shoulder works great for pulled pork because all the connective tissues, fat, and succulent meat break down to create a really delicious pulled pork.