Pulled pork burgers
Pulled pork burgers feature succulent slow-cooked pork shoulder shredded and piled onto soft buns with barbecue sauce. The Thermomix TM7 confits the meat gently at low temperature, so it becomes fork-tender and full of flavour without any babysitting. Onion, garlic and rosemary build a savoury base, while apple cider vinegar cuts through the richness. Ideal for weekend gatherings and casual family dinners.
About this recipe
Pulled pork burgers with the Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate American-style comfort food, and searching for pulled pork recipes online invariably leads to slow oven methods that demand hours of attention. This all-in-one kitchen machine changes that completely: the confit function slow-cooks boneless pork shoulder with garlic, onion and fresh rosemary at precise low temperatures, so the meat turns fork-tender and shreds effortlessly without you watching the pot. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a spoonful of vegetable stock paste deepen the savoury character, while barbecue sauce lacquers the shredded pork in a smoky-sweet glaze. Serve it piled high on toasted buns with coleslaw for a casual weekend dinner or a barbecue with friends. If you want a juicy, make-ahead main course that tastes like it came from a smokehouse, this recipe belongs on your weekly menu.
Preparation tips
- Choose a pork shoulder with a good layer of fat and trim only the very excess; the fat renders slowly during confit and keeps the pulled pork succulent rather than dry.
- Shred the pork with two forks while it is still warm, then stir it back through the cooking juices with the barbecue sauce so every strand absorbs the smoky-sweet flavour.
- Leftover pulled pork keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge and can be reheated gently; it also makes excellent filling for wraps, tacos or a baked potato.
Recipe variations
- For a lighter version, replace the pork shoulder with chicken thighs and confit them the same way with rosemary and garlic; shred and toss with the barbecue sauce for a leaner burger that children also love.
- For a festive winter variation, add a spoonful of apple compote and a hint of smoked paprika to the barbecue sauce, and serve the pulled pork on brioche buns with crispy red cabbage slaw.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Slow confit - The TM7 confits pork shoulder at gentle low temperature until fork-tender like a French bistro. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Chopping speed - The Thermomix chops onion and garlic finely in seconds, building an aromatic base without tears. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Hands-free cooking - The Thermomix stirs the vinegar, stock paste and rosemary infusion automatically while you toast the buns. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing precision - Add the apple cider vinegar directly into the mixing bowl as the built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs it to the gram. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Multi-functionality - One appliance sautés the onion, slow-cooks the meat and mixes the barbecue glaze without extra containers. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- boneless pork shoulder
- onion
- fresh rosemary
- water
- apple cider vinegar
- Vegetable stock paste
- sea salt
- barbecue sauce
- sea salt