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Tocino Pulled Pork and Achara

Woodfire Tocino Pulled Pork

This Filipino pulled pork is marinated in tocino-inspired flavors and smoked to perfection. Topped with homemade pickled papaya (atchara), it's a bold, sweet-savory dish that’s anything but ordinary.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ninja woodfire
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Achara Rest: 2 days
Calories: 2645kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • Glass Mason Jar with a Lid
  • Half Sheet Steamer Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Bone In Boston butt
  • ¼ White granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Garlic Granulated
  • 3 tablespoon Sea Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon MSG
  • ¼ Cup Annatto Seed Pulverized
  • 2 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ Cup Pineapple Juice

Tocino BBQ Sauce:

  • 2 Cups Pineapple Juice
  • 8 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ Cup White Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Mirin
  • ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
  • Cup Annato Seed crushed
  • Cup Avocado Oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pork: We are going to use pineapple juice as a binder. Rub the pork shoulder with your “Tocino Rub”. Try to coat it well and evenly all over. Place the shoulder in a half sheet pan, to catch the juices.
  • Cold Smoke: Load the woodfire with your favorite pellet and set the woodffire to smoker/CLD/1 hour. Place the pork int he pan into the woodfire and let it go for the 1 hour.
  • Raise Temp: Check your pellet hopper and set the smoker to 200°F (93°C) and set the timer for 4 hours. If you have the XL Pro Connect, insert the meat probe and set a target temperature of 170°F (77°C).
  • Prepare the Tocino BBQ Sauce: While the pork is smoking, combine all of the ingredients for the sauce into a pan and put it over medium heat. Bring it to a boil and then lower the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes to intensify the flavors.
  • Wrap Time: Once the pork reaches an internal temperature of 170°F or 77°C, wrap it in foil.
Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 200°F or 93°C.
  • Rest and Shred: Allow the pork to rest for 30-45 minutes to lock in the juices. Shred the pork, discarding the bone and any large pieces of fat.
  • Sauce and Serve: Serve as is or as a sandwich with some Filipino Achara (https://panlasangpinoy.com/pickled-papaya-appetize-atsara-achara-atchara-recipe/).

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Nutrition

Calories: 2645kcal | Carbohydrates: 295g | Protein: 186g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 544mg | Sodium: 25296mg | Potassium: 4958mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 230g | Vitamin A: 7021IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 21mg
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