Best Santa Maria Smoked Pulled Pork Recipes

SANTA MARIA PORK LOIN ROAST WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, rosemary and cayenne pepper.
• Pat the pork loin roast dry with paper towels. Place the pork loin roast on a ¼ baking sheet and cover with the spice mix, working the spices into the pork to fully coat. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove the pork loin from the fridge and rest on the counter for 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil shimmers, sear the pork loin roast in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side. Once all sides have been seared, add the cast iron to the preheated oven to roast.
• Roast for 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl whisk the remaining ? cup of olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic and dijon mustard. Brush the roast with mop sauce and return to the oven. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, flipping and brushing with the mop sauce every 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
• Remove the pork loin from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the meat rests, make the chimichurri sauce. Add the garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, mint and red pepper flakes to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 4-5 times to begin to break down the herbs and then blend for 30 seconds. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vinegar and lemon juice and pulse again.
• Turn the processor to ON and pour the olive oil into the food chute as it blends. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

GRILLED TRI-TIP

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut small slits into the top of the roast. Stuff the slits with slices of garlic.
• Mix together salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Rub entire mixture all over the tri-tip. Refrigerate at least an hour and up to all day. Take the meat out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before grilling.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Place the meat directly above the flame for 5 to 10 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
• Turn the grill down to medium heat and continue to cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, trying not to flip it too much. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Thermometer should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for medium-rare. Let stand, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 5 minutes before slicing.

BOB'S PULLED PORK ON A SMOKER

Steps:

• Place pork shoulder in a large pot and add enough apple cider to cover. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix about 1/4 cup sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub.
• Cover pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.
• Prepare smoker to about 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to smoker.
• Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and about 1/4 cup more sugar rub. Spread remaining rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of smoker.
• Smoke pork until very tender, about 8 hours. Monitor hickory chips and liquid, adding more wood and water, respectively, as needed. Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.

TANGY SANTA MARIA PULLED PORK RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• MIX RUB IN A BOWL, PLACE IN SHAKER, PLACE REMAINING RUB IN AIR TIGHT CONTAINER FOR FUTURE USE. TRIM PORK ROAST, CUT INTO 1/4'S, SEASON WITH RUB COVERING PORK TOTALLY. PLACE INTO TUPPERWARE CONTAINER COVER AND INTO FRIDGE OVER NIGHT. REMOVE PORK ROAST FROM FRIDGE, PLACE INTO OVEN SAFE DISH, PLACE ON COUNTER, PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 F PLACE PORK ROAST IN OVEN, COOK TILL AN I.T. OF 190 - 200 F AND IS TENDER ENOUGH TO PULL APART WITH A FORK. REMOVE FROM OVEN, SET ON STOVE TOP FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN SHRED, SERVE ON HAMBURGER BUNS WITH YOUR FAVOURITE BBQ SAUCE

PRESSURE COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Mix the garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pork and turn to coat in the spice mix. Put the oil in a 6- or 8-quart electric pressure cooker and turn on the sauté setting to warm the oil. (Use the "normal" heat setting if your pressure cooker has that option.) Working in batches, add the pork and brown on two sides, about 2 minutes per side. If the bottom of the pan gets too dark or you get a "hot" or "burn" warning, turn the heat down to "less," if your pot has that option, or turn it off entirely and allow the pork to continue searing. Turn it back on if the pot cools too much.
• Add the onion to the pot. Add the soda and stir to thoroughly scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pot. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for one hour. Turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Open the lid. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the pork and onion bits to a large serving bowl. Using two forks, coarsely shred the meat. Add 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid to moisten. (Discard remaining cooking liquid.) Taste and add salt, pepper, hot sauce, and more barbecue sauce as you like. Serve with soft rolls and extra sauce on the side.