Best Ultimate Cheater Pulled Chicken Recipes

ULTIMATE CHEATER PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Cut the pork butt into medium (2- to 3-inch) chunks (the ribs don't need to be cut up).
• Put the pieces in a large slow cooker (at least 5 quarts); sprinkle the meat with the rub, turning the pieces to coat evenly.
• Add in the liquid smoke.
• Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours (high for 5-6 hours), until the meat is pull-apart tender and reaches an internal temperature of 190°.
• Using tongs and a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a rimmed platter or baking sheet; let rest until cool enough to handle.
• Pull the meat into strands; it should shred very easily; serve the barbecue piled on buns with your favorite barbecue sauce.
• *Big Oven Butt--heat oven to 300°; place pork butt in a large roasting pan; coat the outsides generously with the dry rub.
• Pour in the bottled smoke; cover the pan with heavy-duty foil.
• Roast for 5-8 hours, until the meat is pull-apart tender and reaches an internal temperature of 190°.

ULTIMATE CHEATER PULLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• To brine the chicken, Place it in an extra-large 2-gallon sealable plastic bag set in a large bowl.
• POUR the salt and sugar into a 1-quart plastic bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Add 3 cups of cold water. Cover tightly and shake vigourously to dissolve the salt and sugar.
• POUR the brine over the chicken. Seal the bag and blend by gently massaging the bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Just before cooking, Drain the chicken, discarding the brine. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry. Place in a large slow cooker (at least 5 quarts), sprinkle with the dry rub, and add the bottled smoke. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
• REMOVE the chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove the bones and skin. Shred the meat with your fingers. Use in your favorite Two-Timing Cheater chicken recipes (see chapter 8).