How to Make Missouri Miner Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Missouri Miner Pulled Pork is a classic American dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This savory and succulent slow-cooked pork dish is a staple in the state of Missouri, where it is often served at family gatherings, community events, and barbecues. The dish is known for its rich and tender meat, which is seasoned and slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a smoky, flavorful taste.

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal-style steak seasoning, divided
  • 3 pounds boneless pork ribs
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried chipotle chili pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 (18 ounce) bottles barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®), or more to taste
  • 1 cup water, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • Season pork roast with half the steak seasoning and place in the center of a slow cooker. Layer about half the pork rib meat around pork roast and season with about half the remaining steak seasoning, paprika, and chili pepper. Layer the remaining pork ribs in the slower and season with the remaining steak seasoning. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
  • Slowly pour water over pork, being careful not to wash away the seasoning.
  • Cook on Low for 10 hours. Transfer meat to a roasting pan; remove and discard any bones and large chunks of fat. Shred pork with tongs or forks.
  • Drain and discard liquid from slow cooker; wipe away any remaining fat. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and add about 1 1/2 bottles barbeque sauce. Stir. Continue to heat on Low until ready to serve. Serve with remaining 1/2 bottle barbeque sauce.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 901mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 412mg