Sous Vide Pulled Pork: Temperature & Time Guide
Pulled pork without the smoker, without the babysitting: sous vide at 165°F for 16-24 hours breaks down the shoulder completely.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Coat a pork shoulder in your rub (salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar). 2) Seal and cook at 165°F for 16-24 hours. 3) Shred with forks. 4) Toss with a little of the bag juice or BBQ sauce. 5) Serve on buns with slaw.
FAQ
What temperature for pulled pork?
165°F (74°C) for 16-24 hours — fully tender and shreddable.
Do I need smoke?
Optional — a smoked paprika or liquid smoke in the rub adds the barbecue note.
How much pork per person?
About 1/3-1/2 lb cooked per person — a 5 lb shoulder feeds 10-12.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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