pulled pork
pulled pork — noun
1. a dish made from pork meat that is cooked at a low temperature for a very long t
a dish made from pork meat that is cooked at a low temperature for a very long time until it becomes extremely soft and can be easily separated into thin pieces by hand or with a fork
Ilan smoked a large piece of pork shoulder for twelve hours to make pulled pork for the family barbecue.
collocation: pork shoulder — the cut of meat typically used
The new diner on Main Street is known for its pulled pork sandwiches topped with coleslaw.
collocation: pulled pork sandwich — common dish format
Lucía heated a container of pulled pork in the microwave for a quick dinner.
Stefan topped his pulled pork with a spicy sauce and served it on soft bread rolls.
- shredded pork
a broader term; 'pulled pork' always implies slow-cooking and is the standard name for the barbecue dish