Why isn't my pork pulling apart?

Chef's answer
It could be one of two reasons. Either you cooked it too long at too high a temperature so it dried out. Or you didn't cook it quite long enough for it to pull apart easily. I find cooking in a bit of liquid helps make it more tender as well.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Pork is "the other white meat". You should see pink when cooked properly..
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It could be one of two reasons. Either you cooked it too long at too high a temperature so it dried out. Or you didn't cook it quite long enough for it to pull apart easily. I find cooking in a bit of liquid helps make it more tender as well.
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