Pulled Pork
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What it is
Pulled pork is a dish made from pork shoulder, also known as pork butt. The meat is slow-cooked until it is very tender, then it is shredded into small pieces. It is often seasoned or mixed with sauce.
Why it's used
Pulled pork is used as a main ingredient in many dishes. It is commonly found in sandwiches, tacos, and as a component of frozen meals. Manufacturers add it to provide a savory, protein-rich component to their products.
Health notes
Pulled pork is a whole food ingredient, not a food additive, so it is not subject to FDA approval as an additive or GRAS status. As a meat product, it is regulated by the USDA. Pork is a good source of protein and various vitamins and minerals. However, it can also contain saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Pork is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Pulled Pork
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Garland Ventures,Ltd
BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Creamy Mac & Cheese Topped With BBQ Pulled Pork And Shredded Cheese, BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
High in sodium — 83% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving
189kcal
8.1Protein
9.8Fat
16.9Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
BBQ Seasoned Pulled Pork Meal, BBQ Seasoned
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
151kcal
8.0Protein
5.8Fat
16.7Carbs
American Flatbread
BBQ Pulled Pork With Barbecue Sauce & Cheddar Cheese Frustas, BBQ Pulled Pork
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
232kcal
11.1Protein
6.6Fat
31.8Carbs
Target Stores
Pork Chile Verde, Pork Verde
High in sodium — 26% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
102kcal
5.9Protein
3.9Fat
12.2Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
BBQ Baked Beans In BBQ Sauce With Pulled Pork & Italian Sausage, BBQ Sauce With Pulled Pork & Italian Sausage
High in sodium — 57% DV per serving
152kcal
6.7Protein
3.1Fat
24.1Carbs