Pork

Air Fryer Pulled Pork – Tender and Juicy Recipe

Tender and juicy pulled pork cooked quickly in the air fryer, perfect for sandwiches or served with sides.

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Time65 min
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Temperatură200°C
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DifficultyEasy
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Yield6
Air Fryer Pulled Pork – Tender and Juicy Recipe
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Steps

  1. 01

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

  2. 02

    Season the pork shoulder evenly on all sides with the barbecue rub.

  3. 03

    Spray the air fryer basket with grapeseed oil.

  4. 04

    Place the meat in the air fryer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes to sear the outside.

  5. 05

    Prepare a sheet of aluminum foil. Remove the meat from the air fryer and place it on the foil.

  6. 06

    Bring up the edges of the foil around the meat, then place it back in the air fryer, ensuring space for air circulation.

  7. 07

    Pour the apple cider vinegar over the meat and add the butter on top.

  8. 08

    Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 30-40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches about 194°F (90°C).

  9. 09

    Let the meat rest for 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Using two forks or a shredding tool, shred the meat and mix with barbecue sauce to taste.

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Recipe story

Pulled pork originates from the southern United States, where pork was slow-cooked in pits with coals, a technique brought by European settlers and adapted by African American communities. This slow-cooking method became a cornerstone of American barbecue, associated with celebrations and community gatherings. Over time, the recipe evolved, and today it is reinterpreted in the air fryer for a quick and succulent result.

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Ingredient Secrets

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Sea salt
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Sea salt

Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.