Simon Gault- What is pulled pork?

Pork is an incredibly versatile meat. And without the fat, it makes a lean and healthy option. Plus, it’s cheaper than other meats – another good reason to cook it more often.

Writer_contributorSimon Gault

I cooked the most wonderful chops the other night – it amazes me that an animal as big as a pig can yield such lovely tender meat. But what exactly is pulled pork?

I hear what you’re saying, but cows are big too – even sheep can be extremely ‘plus’ size. Pork is often under-rated. It’s good for us, with high levels of vitamins B1, B6, B12, zinc and iron, and tends to be a lot cheaper than its farmyard cousins. I doubt that any of us really tap into its incredible versatility in terms of cooking. Pulled pork is barbecued or smoked very slowly, until it’s so soft it can be pulled apart easily by hand. Delicious!