How to Cook Tender, Juicy Pulled Pork in the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less infrared turkey fryer is an extremely versatile appliance that can be used for everything from whole chickens and turkeys to roasts, ribs, and more One of the most delicious things you can make in the Big Easy is succulent, fall-apart tender pulled pork With just a few simple steps, the Big Easy transforms pork butt or shoulder into incredible pulled pork with hassle-free, hands-off ease.

Benefits of the Big Easy for Pulled Pork

There are several advantages to using the Char-Broil Big Easy for pulled pork versus traditional smoking or oven roasting

• Fast cooking times – The infrared heat of the Big Easy penetrates meat quickly, cooking a pork butt in just 4-5 hours as opposed to 12+ hours on a smoker.

• No baby-sitting – Once the pork goes in, there’s no need to constantly monitor temperature or add wood chips. Set it and forget it!

• Moist and tender meat – The conductive heat gently cooks the pork while retaining moisture. Long, low cooking renders collagen for succulent pulled pork.

• Infuses smoke flavor – Smoky rubs and wood chips in the smoker box impart delicious smoked barbecue essence.

• Simple clean-up – With no messy charcoal or greasy spatter, cleaning the Big Easy after pulled pork is a breeze.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Big Easy Pulled Pork

Follow these simple steps for mouthwatering pulled pork every time using your Char-Broil Big Easy:

1. Prepare the Pork

• Start with a 4-8 pound bone-in pork butt or shoulder. Leave the bone in for more flavor and moisture.

• Trim any large hunks of hard fat, but leave some for basting and moisture.

• Inject pork with apple juice, broth, etc. for extra juiciness (optional).

• Season all over with a dry rub of spices, salt, sugar, etc. Cover and refrigerate 8-12 hours.

2. Prep the Big Easy

• Preheat the Big Easy to about 450°F which takes 10-15 minutes.

• Fill smoker box with wood chips – mesquite, hickory, apple, etc.

• Oil the basket lightly to prevent sticking.

3. Cook the Pork

• Place seasoned pork in basket, fat-side up.

• Cook for approximately 1 hour per pound, until internal temp reaches 195°F.

• Spritz/mop with apple juice, vinegar, broth every 45-60 mins.

• If pork isn’t shredding at 195°F, continue cooking until 205°F.

4. Rest, Pull, and Serve

• Remove pork from Big Easy, tent with foil and let rest 15-30 mins.

• Use bear claws or forks to pull and shred meat.

• Mix in barbecue sauce, broth, etc. to moisten.

• Pile high on burger buns, baked potatoes, nachos, salads, or eat as-is!

With these simple steps, you’ll have smoky, succulent pulled pork with hardly any hands-on time. The Char-Broil Big Easy makes it fool-proof!

Tips for the Best Pulled Pork

Use these tips for even better pulled pork success:

• Choose well-marbled pork for tenderness.

• Apply rub the night before for maximum flavor penetration.

• Use a meat injector to infuse moisture deep into the meat.

• Spritz with broth, juice or vinegar-based liquid during cooking.

• Don’t skip the resting period – it allows juices to redistribute.

• Pull pork in batches instead of all at once for ideal texture.

• Stir in extra barbecue sauce after shredding to coat the meat.

Fun Recipe Ideas for Leftover Pulled Pork

Got leftover pulled pork? Transform it into these creative dishes:

• Pulled pork breakfast tacos or burritos with eggs, cheese, salsa

• Pulled pork mac and cheese – stirred into cheesy pasta

• BBQ pulled pork pizza – topped on naan, flatbread or dough

• Pulled pork rice bowls – on rice with veggies and avocado

• Pulled pork stuffed potatoes – piled high on baked potatoes

• Pulled pork nachos/tots – loaded on chips or tater tots with fixings

• Pulled pork quesadillas – with cheese in a tortilla

• Pulled pork ** sandwiches** – so many varieties! Reubens, burgers, subs, po’ boys..

The possibilities are endless for using leftover pulled pork. Get creative in the kitchen!

With the Char-Broil Big Easy infrared turkey fryer, you can easily achieve professional-quality smoked pulled pork at home. Follow these guidelines for fork-tender barbecue pork everyone will devour.