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20-Min Vinegar Pulled Pork

Tender shredded pork in a bright, tangy Eastern Carolina sauce—no long braise required. Serve on a bun or over rice for a weeknight dinner that tastes like it simmered for hours.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
412
Protein
38g
20-Min Vinegar Pulled Pork
comfortsatisfyingamericanporktenderjuicyweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Shred the pork into bite-sized pieces if not already done.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk vinegar, ketchup, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

  3. Step 3

    Add shredded pork to a skillet over medium heat and warm through, ~3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour sauce over pork and simmer 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until glossy and clinging.

  5. Step 5

    Toast buns lightly if desired, then fill with pork and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 12-inch skillet
  • spoon

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