Maximus Minimus Food Truck Pulled Pork

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Maximus Minimus is a food truck based out of Seattle, Washington. I’ve never been to the truck, but I caught it on an episode of Eat Street (a show that, unfortunately, is no longer available on the Cooking Channel) a while back, and just had to make their pulled pork. It is a different take on the slow smoked pulled pork than I am used to. Instead, the pork is first seared on a grill and then roasted in the oven until done and fall-apart tender. The result is a fantastic crusted meat festival that is perfect on everything from BBQ sandwiches…

Maximus Minimus Pork Sandwiches

to Cuban sandwiches.

Maximus Minimus Pork Cuban Sandwiches

If you live somewhere where there are food trucks, I encourage you to venture out and give them a visit if you haven’t already. Here in Indy we have a number of great trucks, offering everything from Cajun to Caribbean to donuts and cupcakes.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this pulled pork and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

Also try my southwestern pulled pork with pineapple.

Maximus Minimus Pork Sandwiches
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Maximus Minimus Food Truck Pulled Pork

This is a different take on the slow smoked pulled pork than I am used to. Instead, the pork is first seared on a grill and then roasted in the oven until done and fall-apart tender.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pulled pork
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 16 hours
Servings 8
Calories 338kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the seasonings and rub into the pork shoulder. Place in a resealable container or wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Fire up your grill for high-heat cooking and preheat your oven to 325 F. (Alternatively, you can use a crockpot set to ‘high’).
  • Place shoulder onto the grill and sear on each side until browned, 10-15 minutes per side.
  • Transfer pork to a Dutch oven or the crockpot and cook 3-4 hours until falling apart tender. You will not have to add any liquid. (Note: If your Dutch oven lid doesn’t seal completely, cover the top with a piece of foil and then add the lid.)
  • Let the meat rest 15-30 minutes then shred.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 3832mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 4677IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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