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Pulled (adjective) means describing cooked meat that has been shredded into fine strands, usually after slow cooking. Example: “We had pulled pork sandwiches at the barbecue.”
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Describing cooked meat that has been shredded into fine strands, usually after slow cooking.
"We had pulled pork sandwiches at the barbecue."
"Pulled chicken works well in tacos."
"The cafe serves a pulled beef bun with coleslaw and a pot of spicy sauce."
How to use pulled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlow-cooked meat shredded apart by hand or forks.
Common pairings
pulled pork
pulled chicken
pulled beef
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What does “pulled” mean?
The word “pulled” means describing cooked meat that has been shredded into fine strands, usually after slow cooking. In plain terms, slow-cooked meat shredded apart by hand or forks.
How do you pronounce “pulled”?
“Pulled” is pronounced puuld (/pʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “pulled” in a sentence?
Here is “pulled” used in a sentence: “We had pulled pork sandwiches at the barbecue.”
What part of speech is “pulled”?
“Pulled” is an adjective.
Is “pulled” a common word?
“Pulled” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does pulled mean for meat?
Pulled describes meat that has been cooked slowly until tender, then shredded into soft strands rather than sliced. The classic example is pulled pork, where the meat is torn apart with forks. Slow cooking breaks down the connective tissue, so the meat falls into strands easily and soaks up sauce.
What is the difference between pulled and shredded meat?
The two are very close and often mean the same thing. Pulled specifically suggests meat cooked low and slow, then torn into strands, often by hand or with forks. Shredded is a broader term for any meat separated into thin pieces, whether by cooking, a fork, or a machine.
How is pulled meat made?
Pulled meat is made by cooking a cut low and slow, by smoking, roasting, or braising for hours, until it is so tender the fibres separate. The meat is then pulled apart into strands with two forks or your fingers, often mixed with sauce. Pork shoulder is the traditional choice.
What is an example of pulled meat?
Pulled pork is the best-known example, a barbecue staple made from slow-cooked pork shoulder. Pulled chicken, pulled beef, and pulled jackfruit, a plant-based stand-in, follow the same idea: cook until tender, then shred into strands. It is popular in sandwiches, tacos, and wraps.
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