Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Wraps: Juicy, Slow-Cooked, and Wrapped in Malty Flavor

ByKarl S

These Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Wraps are tender, saucy, and packed with deep, roasty beer flavor — slow-cooked low and slow until the pork shreds apart, then wrapped up with fresh toppings, bold sauce, and a pint on the side.

They’re equal parts comfort and convenience: beer-forward, crowd-pleasing, and totally customizable.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8 wraps)

For the Beer-Braised Pulled Pork

  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil for searing
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1½ cups beer (amber ale, porter, or brown ale — malty, not hoppy)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar or ½ tsp chili flakes

For Assembly

  • 6–8 large flour tortillas or wraps
  • Fresh slaw (creamy, spicy, or vinegar-based)
  • Pickled red onions or jalapeños
  • Sliced avocado or lime crema
  • Hot sauce or BBQ drizzle
  • Optional: shredded cheddar or crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

Sear and Braise

  • Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or slow cooker insert on medium-high. Sear pork on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire, and beer.
  • Nestle pork back into the liquid. Cover and braise:
    • Oven: 325°F for 3½–4 hours
    • Slow Cooker: Low for 8 hours, High for 4–5
  • Shred pork in the pot and simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken sauce.

Build the Wraps

  • Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
  • Layer with pulled pork, slaw, pickled onions, avocado, and your chosen sauce.
  • Fold, roll, and serve hot — with extra napkins.

Serving Suggestions

Serve With

  • Tortilla chips + beer queso
  • Grilled street corn or spicy black beans
  • Sweet potato fries or citrusy cabbage salad

Wrap Variations

  • Smoky BBQ Wrap – pork, cheddar, crispy onions, BBQ drizzle
  • Spicy Baja Wrap – pork, crema, slaw, pickled jalapeños
  • Pub Melt Wrap – pork, beer cheese, caramelized onions, pressed panini-style

Beer Pairing

In the Braise

  • Amber ale or brown ale (malty and balanced)
  • Porter or stout for deep roast notes
  • Avoid bitter IPAs — they overpower the pork

In Your Glass

  • Same beer used in the braise
  • Vienna lager or cream ale for contrast
  • Pale ale with mild hops for brightness
  • Cider or fruited sour for acidic cut-through

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Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Wraps are a hand-held meat bomb of pure comfort — slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection, spiked with beer and spice, and layered with fresh, tangy toppings that balance the richness.

It’s the kind of wrap that works for lunches, parties, or late-night fridge raids — especially with a cold pint nearby.

Cheers to juicy pork, bold wraps, and beer in every bite! 🌯🍺🔥

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