Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Pulled Pork
About this recipe
Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Pulled Pork is a mouthwatering dish that combines the rich flavors of smoked paprika and chipotle for a truly unforgettable meal. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, as it yields tender, juicy pork that can be easily shredded and served with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise.
The slow cooking method ensures that the pork shoulder stays moist and flavorful, making it a fantastic choice for parties or family dinners.
Ingredient notes
- 1 kg pork shoulder is used for this recipe.
- The recipe calls for 3 tbsp of smoked paprika, which adds a deep, smoky flavor.
- For the chipotle mayonnaise, you'll need 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbsp of chipotle paste, 1 tbsp of honey, and 1 tbsp of mustard.
Tips from Vintage TV Club’s video
- Cooking the pork shoulder at a low temperature (140°C or 284°F) for 5.5 to 6 hours allows it to become incredibly tender and juicy.
- Leaving the roots on the onions helps them cook evenly and prevents the pork from drying out.
- Marinating the pork shoulder a few days in advance can enhance the flavor even more.
Good to know
- How long does it take to cook the pulled pork?
- The pork shoulder needs to roast for 5.5 to 6 hours.
- What temperature should I cook the pork at?
- The pork should be cooked at 140°C (284°F).
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Vintage TV Club: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 140°C (284°F).
- 2
Prepare the pork shoulder by leaving the roots of the onions on and cutting them in half.
- 3
Peel and crush the garlic to make a paste.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to form a rub.
- 5
Add olive oil and thyme to the rub and mix well.
- 6
Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated.
- 7
Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the pork to keep it moist during cooking.
- 8
Place the pork shoulder in the oven and roast for 5.5 to 6 hours until tender.
- 9
While the pork is roasting, prepare the chipotle mayonnaise by mixing mayonnaise, chipotle paste, honey, salt, pepper, and mustard in a bowl.
- 10
Taste the mayonnaise and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 11
Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of pork shoulder is inferred based on typical serving sizes for pulled pork.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Vintage TV Club’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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