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reheating pulled pork

Dimple's Mom
Dimple's Mom Posts: 1,740
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
So now I've got it vacuum sealed in the fridge. What's the best way to reheat it tomorrow and have it be moist? A lot of times, I dries out in the reheating.

Has anyone tried putting the vacuum sealed bags into hot water and heating it up initially that way?

I don't want to screw this one up as it's for a paying gig.

Comments

  • Hi DM
    I know you are dealing with a lot of butt which I have never reheated that much at one time but the way I reheat my P.P. is with the veggy steamer or any steamer you may have. I put the P.P. on pan so as not to loose the juice and steam for about 20 minutes. It come out just like it was cooked. Hot, moist, and tasty. Hope this helps, hope to see some pic's of your cook!
    BGE'er since 1996 Large BGE 1996, Small BGE 1996, Mini BGE 1997
  • So are you putting the pork on a steamer with holes in it and then putting that on another pan over water? I may not be understanding. Is this stovetop or in the oven?

    Unfortunately, my camera is broken. I'll try and have someone at the event take photos for me!
  • thirdeye
    thirdeye Posts: 7,428
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    Heck you could just reheat it right in the bags. I fill my Nesco roaster with hot water, set the temp at 200 or 250 and use that. If you have the rack, use that to keep the bags submerged. You can give them a head start in the microwave, just use a lower power setting and go a minute or so at a time or you risk bursting the bags.

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    You can also microwave the bags on 50 power until warm and use a crock pot to finish it off. Or an aluminum pan (covered) in a 250° oven works good. Here are some popular reheating liquids for pulled pork.

    Apple juice + cooking juice
    Apple juice + chicken broth
    Coca-Cola
    Apple juice + cooking juice + cider vinegar
    Coca-Cola + chicken broth
    Coca Cola + BBQ sauce
    Apple juice
    Apple juice + cider vinegar
    Dr. Pepper + cooking juice
    RC Cola + sauce
    Cider vinegar + water
    Vinegar + water (or apple cider)
    Fruit nectar
    Pineapple juice + sauce
    Sprite
    Happy Trails
    ~thirdeye~

    Barbecue is not rocket surgery