<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (December 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Pulled pork is a method of cooking pork where what would otherwise be a tough cut of meat is cooked slowly at low temperatures, allowing the meat to become tender enough so that it can be "pulled", or easily broken into individual pieces . Pulled pork is found around the world in a variety of forms . </P> <P> Pulled pork, usually shoulder cut (sometimes referred to as mixed cuts), is commonly slow - cooked by a smoking method, though a non-barbecue method might also be employed using a slow cooker or a domestic oven . In rural areas across the United States, either a pig roast / whole hog, mixed cuts of the pig / hog, or the shoulder cut (Boston Butt) alone are commonly used, and the pork is served with or without a vinegar - based sauce . Before cooking, it is common to soak the meat in brine; it provides the extra moisture needed for a long, slow cooking process . </P>

Where does pulled pork come from on the pig