If you are looking for the perfect recipe to feed a crowd, make Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe. Pork Shoulder Butt is covered in homemade spices blend and then smoked fork tender.
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You will love the simple steps to create a delicious pulled pork recipe in your smoker. Smoked pork shoulder shreds easily and perfect to smoke on the weekends and enjoy all week long.
Smoker Recipes makes our favorite meats, vegetables and dips with the best flavors. If you are new to using your smoker, check out these Smoker Recipes for Beginners. You may love this Smoked Flank Steak, Smoked Pork Belly, Smoked Pulled Chicken, Smoked Chuck Steak or Smoked Pulled Ham.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This pulled pork recipe makes the perfect meal to feed a crowd. I love the amazing smoky flavors and how tender the meat cooks. Prep time is minimal and the smoker does all the work.
Pulled pork sandwiches makes the best meal. Smoking the meat on low will have you making this cut of meat for all your summertime gatherings.
Ingredients
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How to Make Smoked Pulled Pork
- Step 1 – Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – In a bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
Step 3 – Trim the pork by removing a portion of the excess fat but leave approximately ¼ inch of fat on the fat cap side of the pork shoulder. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the mustard on all sides of the pork.
Step 4 – Then evenly sprinkle the rub mixture onto the pork and press the rub into the mustard on the pork shoulder.
Step 5 – Close the smoker and smoke the pork for 2 hours without opening the smoker. Remove the pork from the smoker. Let it rest, wrapped in the foil, for 1-2 hours. Unwrap the pork, shred the pork and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Prepare Pork – Before adding the seasoning, we recommend trimming the fat cap but leaving some of the fat on the pork. This gives it the best flavor.
- Keep Smoker Closed – When smoking meat, it is very important to not check on the meat during the first 2 hours.
- Meat Thermometer – Make sure to have a meat thermometer handy to check the internal temperature. The meat should reach 160 degrees when the pork is fully cooked.
- Rest Pork – For the best results, make sure to allow the meat to rest in foil for at least 60 minutes.
- Spray Pork – With a spritzer bottle you will spray the pork with apple juice or apple cider vinegar. This helps to keep the pork moist while it continue to smoke.
How Long Does it Take to Smoke Pulled Pork
Cooking time will vary, but it will usually take about 2 hours per pound of pork that you are smoking. Make sure to have your meat thermometer handy to ensure your pork is full cooked.
Serving Suggestions
Pulled pork makes a delicious sandwich topped with your favorite BBQ Sauce. But I love to also serve with a side of baked beans, Smoked Scalloped Potatoes and Smoked Mac and Cheese.
This pulled pork would even be delicious topped with Smoked Baked Potatoes.
Leftover Pulled Pork Ideas
This pulled pork is even better the next day. We love to use the leftovers for these delicious recipes.
- Blackstone Nachos – Top the pulled pork on chips, cheese and your favorite nacho toppings for a quick lunch.
- Blackstone Cheese Quesadillas – Add pulled pork to these delicious cheese quesadilla for a delicious variations.
- Blackstone Fried Rice Recipe – Add pulled pork to this fried rice recipe for a complete meal idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using hickory and apple wood to smoke the pork. But other options that would be delicious is oak, pecan or cherry are also a get addition.
The best meat to smoke for this delicious recipe is the pork shoulder. But you can also try Boston butt or pork roast.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
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Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
Ingredients
- 8-10 pounds Pork Shoulder Butt
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper optional
- 2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard
- 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Trim the pork by removing a portion of the excess fat but leave approximately ¼ inch of fat on the fat cap side of the pork shoulder. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
- Rub the mustard on all sides of the pork.
- Then evenly sprinkle the rub mixture onto the pork and press the rub into the mustard on the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork in the center of the smoker on the grates.
- Place the apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle.
- Close the smoker and smoke the pork for 2 hours without opening the smoker. Then begin spraying the pork shoulder with the apple cider vinegar light every hour after the 2 hour mark.
- Smoke and spritz the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The cook time will vary based on your size of your pork and how well your smoker can maintain the temperature in the smoker. Plan on it taking approximately 1 1/2-2 hours per pound of pork.
- Then wrap the pork completely with foil. Place back into the smoker and smoke until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 200-205 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the pork from the smoker. Let it rest, wrapped in the foil, for 1-2 hours.
- Unwrap the pork, shred the pork and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
The pulled pork recipe was perfect for my family reunion we had this past weekend. Everyone loved it!