Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1997

For the most tender, succulent home version of this Southern classic, you need two unusual elements: plastic wrap and a paper sack.

SERVES 8

TIME 6 hours, plus 3 hours chilling, 1 hour standing, 30 minutes soaking, and 1 hour resting

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pulled pork is classic summertime party food: slow-cooked pork roast, shredded and seasoned, served on the most basic of hamburger buns (or sliced white bread), with just enough of your favorite barbecue sauce, a couple of dill pickle chips...

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