Greek Pulled Pork: Why haven't you done this before?
We saw a Greek Style Pulled Pork episode on Facebook and thought: 1) that looks delicious, and 2) we can put a Galley of the Sun twist on that! Here is the result!
Things to know:
Is pork common in Greece?
Pork is extremely popular in Greece and serves as a primary, staple meat in the traditional diet, often preferred over lamb for everyday consumption due to its affordability. It is the dominant meat in local fast food, featuring heavily in gyros and souvlaki, alongside popular dishes like tigania (fried pork) and roasted cuts.
Does tzatziki go with pulled pork?
Using tzatziki sauce as a pulled pork sandwich topping may not be the first thing you think of, but trust us, it works. Tzatziki combines the coolness of Greek yogurt and finely diced cucumbers into a tangy sauce that’s amazing on gyros.
What is tzatziki?
Tzatziki is a cool, creamy Greek dip or sauce made from strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and herbs like dill or mint, often with lemon juice or vinegar. It’s a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, served as a dip for pita bread and vegetables, or as a topping for grilled meats (like souvlaki and gyros), fish, and in sandwiches. The key to a good tzatziki is draining the cucumber well to avoid a watery sauce.
Is it better to smoke pulled pork at 225 or 250?
Best temps: 225°F (ultra tender), 275°F (faster) Time per lb (rule of thumb): ~2 hr/lb @225°F; ~1–1.5 hr/lb @275°F. Finish temp: 203–207°F (always use a meat thermometer).
What are common pulled pork mistakes?
Perhaps one of the biggest prep mistakes people make with pulled pork is to remember to let the meat get to room temperature before cooking. Yes, another step with waiting at least a few hours is required. Too often, (with all types of meat) people take the meat out from the fridge as they’re about to cook it.
Ingredients
3-4 lb Pork Butt
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
5-6 cloves of chopped Garlic
The zest of 1 lemon
The juice of one lemon
1 T Greek seasoning (we used Spiceology’s Greek Freak seasoning)
Olive Oil-Add as needed to get desired consistency per the video
Salt-to taste
Pepper-to taste
More Greek Seasoning (optional)
1. The night before the cook, make the marinade. Combine the following in your blender: oregano, parsley, garlic, Greek seasoning, the zest and juice a lemon. Add about a quarter cup of olive oil and continue to slowly d-rizzle more in until you get the consistency of a wet paste.
2. Pat the pork butt dry with a paper towel, and score the fat cap in a cross hatch pattern. Reserve about 1/3 of your marinade for mixing with the finished product, chuck your butt into a ziplock bag, then fully coat the butt with your paste, then place in the fridge overnight.
3. The day of the cook, preheat your smoker to 275F.
4. Season the pork butt with Greek seasoning (optional).
5. Put the pork butt on the smoker fat cap up, and cook until tender (203-207F internal temperature). This took about 7 hours for me.
6. After the greek style pork butt has finished cooking, put the pork butt into a pan and cover with foil. Let it rest on the counter for 1-2 hours.
7. After the smoked pork has rested, shred the pork butt into pulled pork, seasoning with greek seasoning (optional) and add in the rest of the reserved marinade and toss lightly.
8. Eat and enjoy this AMAZING smoked greek style pulled pork! We made a pulled pork gyro with ours! ENJOY!!
For the pickled onions:
Ingredients:
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 T sugar
1½ t kosher salt
1 red onion, thinly sliced
Combine ingredients in a bowl or Mason jar and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Equipment used:
Yoder YS640S Smoker
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