Lemon and Tarragon Pulled Pork with Pitta Breads and Walnut Mayonnaise

Slow-cooked pork shoulder brined overnight, shredded into a sticky lemon glaze, and served with homemade walnut mayonnaise and coleslaw.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1243.1 kcals 7458.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.2 grams 384.9 grams
Fat 85.4 grams 512.2 grams
Protein 57.1 grams 342.4 grams
Cook Time
280 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Demerara Sugar
For brine
CondimentsSauces
100
ml
2
tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
For mayonnaise
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Large
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
Peeled rind and juice only
GrainsCereals
6
piece
Pitta Breads
Wholemeal, lightly toasted
Liquids
180
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Shoulder
Skinless and boneless
NutsSeeds
200
g
Salt
For brine
2
piece
4
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
4
piece
2
clove
Garlic
Grated
4
piece
Bay Leaves
Finely chopped
4
tbsp
Tarragon
Chopped fresh
100
g
Walnuts
Toasted and chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For cooking
250
ml
Vegetable Oil
For mayonnaise
5
tbsp
Other
100
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
Grated
0.25
piece
White Cabbage
Finely sliced
1
piece
Onion
Finely sliced

Steps

  • Boil 1 litre of water with salt, demerara sugar, bay leaves, thyme, star anise, and lemon rind until dissolved.
  • Submerge the pork shoulder in the cooled brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Pat the pork dry, drizzle with oil, wrap tightly in foil, and slow cook in a roasting tin for four hours.
  • Let the wrapped meat rest for 30 minutes.
  • Simmer vinegar, stock, brown sugar, wine, garlic, honey, and bay leaves in a pan.
  • Shred the pork with forks and simmer in the stock for 40 minutes until glazed.
  • Blend egg yolks, mustard, and vinegar in a food processor until smooth.
  • Emulsify by adding vegetable and walnut oils slowly, then season and stir in walnuts.
  • Combine carrot, cabbage, and onion with some of the walnut mayonnaise to make coleslaw.
  • Season the glazed pork with lemon juice, fresh tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill toasted pitta breads with coleslaw, pulled pork, and optional lettuce.