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Yesterday, I cooked up a massive amount of pulled pork. Seriously, way too much. But hey, leftovers are a good problem to have, right? The big question was, how do I reheat this beautiful, smoky meat without turning it into a dry, sad mess? I’ve been down that road before, and it’s not pretty.
My Pulled Pork Reheating Experiment
So, I did what any self-respecting food nerd would do: I experimented. I had four decent-sized chunks of leftover pulled pork, and I tried four different methods.
Method 1: The Oven
First up, the oven. I preheated it to a low 250°F (120°C). I put some of the pulled pork in a baking dish, added a splash of apple cider vinegar (you could use broth, water, or even beer), and covered it tightly with foil. I popped it in the oven and let it slowly warm up. This took, I want to say, about 20-30 minutes? I wasn’t timing it perfectly, to be honest. I just checked it every now and then until it was heated through.
Method 2: The Stovetop
Next, I tried the stovetop. I put a little bit of oil in a pan (not too much, just enough to coat the bottom) and heated it over medium-low heat. I added the pulled pork and a splash of that same apple cider vinegar, stirring it occasionally to make sure it heated evenly. This was definitely faster than the oven, maybe 10 minutes or so.
Method 3: The Microwave (Gasp!)
Okay, I know, I know. The microwave is usually the enemy of good leftovers. But I was curious! I put a small portion of pulled pork on a microwave-safe plate, added a tiny bit of liquid, and covered it with a damp paper towel. I microwaved it in short bursts (like 30 seconds at a time), stirring in between, until it was warm.
Method 4: The Slow Cooker
I had seen another person doing this before so I wanted to give it a try. I put the pork into my slow cooker, also with a little bit liquid.Turned it on to Low, and just let time do the rest.
The Verdict
Alright, drumroll, please… The oven was the clear winner. It reheated the pork the most evenly and kept it super moist. The stovetop was a close second – faster, but a little bit drier. The microwave? Let’s just say I won’t be doing that again. It worked, but the texture was…off. The slow cooker was good, but I do not have time for that.
My personal favorite is the oven method. Just be patient, keep the heat low, add a little liquid, and cover it up. You’ll be rewarded with pulled pork that tastes almost as good as it did the day you made it. Almost. Nothing beats that fresh-off-the-smoker flavor, but this comes pretty darn close!
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