This is the correct way to smoke a pork shoulder with professional results--from the brine, to the rub and sauce, to the rave reviews you will receive. Smoke is the key to breaking down the fat which adds flavor and moisture to the shoulder. Place in a bun with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Provided by bobthecook1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 20h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place pork shoulder in a large pot and add enough apple cider to cover. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix about 1/4 cup sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub.
- Cover pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.
- Prepare smoker to about 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to smoker.
- Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and about 1/4 cup more sugar rub. Spread remaining rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of smoker.
- Smoke pork until very tender, about 8 hours. Monitor hickory chips and liquid, adding more wood and water, respectively, as needed. Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 2690.8 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
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Charm Kuhn
[email protected]This pulled pork is a winner! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Iromba Julius
[email protected]This pulled pork is incredible! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Merci Ninci
[email protected]This pulled pork is the best I've ever had! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Yoanna Reyes
[email protected]This pulled pork is out of this world! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Shariyar Mirza
[email protected]This pulled pork is a must-try! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Nilratan Barai
[email protected]This pulled pork is amazing! I love the flavor of the rub, and the meat is so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
B0X K1TTY
[email protected]This pulled pork is the best! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Stephen Odhiambo Ouma
[email protected]This pulled pork is a game-changer! It's so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
jack harten
[email protected]I love this pulled pork recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mazen Ghanem
[email protected]This pulled pork was amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Jason Junior
[email protected]This pulled pork is the best I've ever had! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
mirza mehar
[email protected]I made this pulled pork for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Fanter Noor
[email protected]This was my first time making pulled pork, and I was really happy with the results. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Arianna Sanchez
[email protected]I've made this pulled pork recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love serving it on slider buns with coleslaw and barbecue sauce.
David Funny
[email protected]This pulled pork recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I loved the combination of spices, and the smoke from the smoker really added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.