Williams Sonoma Classic Pulled Pork Starter

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Sweet, smoky, spicy brown mustard, ripe tomato, blackstrap molasses

Why We Love It

• Our time-saving starter makes it easy to create your own rendition of the classic pulled pork sandwich. The sweet and smoky blend of spicy brown mustard, tangy apple cider vinegar, savory chicken demi-glace, vine-ripened tomato and blackstrap molasses is simmered for hours to achieve complex flavors. Simply combine with pork in a slow cooker or Dutch oven, and simmer.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

Net Weight

• 1 lb. 9.5 oz./723g (makes approx. 6 servings).

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

• Store unopened at room temperature for up to 18 months. Refrigerate after opening and enjoy within 7 days.
• Product may separate. Shake well before use.

Preparation Instructions

• 1 boneless pork shoulder roast, about 3 1/2 lb. (1.75 kg)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 jar pulled pork starter
• 6 to 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Season pork generously with salt and pepper.

Slow-cooker method: In large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm oil until almost smoking. Brown pork on all sides, 7 to 8 minutes total. Transfer pork to slow cooker. Add starter. Cover and cook on low according to manufacturer's instructions until fork-tender, 6 1/2 to 7 hours.

Oven method: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). In large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm oil until almost smoking. Brown pork as instructed above. Add starter. Cover, transfer to oven and bake until pork is fork-tender, about 3 1/2 hours. Transfer pork to large bowl. Skim fat off sauce. Using two forks, shred meat, discarding excess fat. Stir in sauce. If pork isn't as saucy as desired, add up to 1 cup (250ml) water. Divide pork among buns and serve.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• Apple cider vinegar, tomato puree (tomato paste, water), sugar, mustard (vinegar, mustard seed, salt, spices, turmeric), distilled vinegar, chicken demi-glace (chicken stock mirepoix stock [made of carrot, celery, and onion stocks], roasted chicken stock, modified food starch, water, gelatin, salt, white wine, chicken fat), molasses, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, yeast extract, black pepper, sodium citrate, red pepper flakes.
• Contains mustard.
• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with wheat/gluten, tree nuts (coconuts, walnuts, pecans), peanuts, fish (anchovy), sesame, eggs, milk, soy.