What Does 4 Ounces of Pulled Pork Look Like? A Helpful Visual Guide

Pulled pork is a versatile BBQ staple that can be used in everything from sandwiches and tacos to pizza, pasta, and more. But if you’re new to cooking with pulled pork, envisioning what 4 ounces looks like can be confusing.

In this article, I’ll provide some visual examples of 4 ounces of pulled pork cooked two different ways – chopped and shredded. With these photos as a reference, you’ll be able to better estimate portion sizes for recipes and meal prep.

What is Pulled Pork?

Pulled pork is pork shoulder or butt that has been slowly cooked until extremely tender The fat and collagen melt into the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.

Once cooked, the pork is “pulled” or shredded into smaller pieces using two forks. It shreds easily thanks to the long cooking time.

Pulled pork is flavored or sauced before serving. Popular styles include Kansas City and Memphis barbecue sauces, as well as Alabama white sauce. It can be served piled high on buns, stuffed into tacos, added to baked potatoes, and more.

How Much is 4 Ounces of Pulled Pork?

Let’s start by looking at the numbers

• 4 ounces is equal to 1/4 pound or 113 grams of pulled pork
• An average pork shoulder is 8-10 pounds and yields 6-8 cups shredded pork
• So 4 ounces is roughly 1/2 cup shredded or chopped

Now let’s look at some photos to understand how 4 ounces looks visually.

Chopped Pulled Pork

Chopped pulled pork has been shredded into smaller chunks or a mince-like texture Here’s how 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of chopped pulled pork looks

![1/2 cup of chopped pulled pork mounded on a plate][]

You can see it mounds up higher than shredded pulled pork while still retaining some chunky texture. Here it is from the side:

![Side view of 1/2 cup chopped pulled pork][]

This amount of chopped pulled pork is good for 1-2 sandwiches or tacos.

Shredded Pulled Pork

Shredded pulled pork has longer strands and a stringy texture. Here’s 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of shredded pulled pork:

![1/2 cup shredded pulled pork on a plate][]

From the side, shredded pulled pork is flatter than the chopped version:

![Side view of 1/2 cup shredded pulled pork][]

While less dense, this amount would still make a generous sandwich or taco filling.

Tips for Estimating 4 Ounces of Pulled Pork

Estimating pork portion sizes takes practice. Here are some tips:

• Start with a 1/2 cup measuring cup to understand what 4 ounces looks like
• Focus on the shape and dimensions rather than the height
• A scoop about the size of a tennis ball is very roughly 4 ounces
• Think in terms of sandwiches or tacos per person as a guide
• For meal prep, weigh with a kitchen scale for accuracy
• Take photos of various amounts to reference later

Don’t worry if you don’t get it exactly right every time. With experience you’ll get better at eyeballing 4 ounce portions.

Delicious Ways to Use 4 Ounces Pulled Pork

Now that you know what 4 ounces of pulled pork looks like, here are some tasty ways to use it:

• Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Pile pulls on a bun with your favorite barbecue sauce and toppings. Classic!

• Pulled Pork Tacos – Stuff tortillas with shredded pork, salsa, cheese, etc. for an easy weeknight meal.

• Pulled Pork Pizza – Scatter pulled pork over pizza and finish with pickles, onion and a drizzle of barbecue sauce.

• Pulled Pork Casserole – Combine pork with mac and cheese or baked beans for comfort food.

• Pulled Pork Stuffed Potatoes – Load baked potatoes with barbecue pulled pork and all the fixings.

• Pulled Pork Meal Prep Bowls – Layer pork with veggies, grains like rice or quinoa and sauce.

Now that you know what 4 ounces of pulled pork looks like chopped and shredded, you can easily add it any recipe. Use the photos above as a handy reference next time you meal prep or cook pulled pork for dinner. Getting comfortable estimating portion sizes takes the guesswork out of cooking!