Bob's Pulled Pork On A Smoker

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Recipe Summary Bob's Pulled Pork On A Smoker

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.

Ingredients | Recipes Using Pulled Pork

1 (8 pound) pork shoulder roast

1 quart apple cider, or as needed

5 tablespoons white sugar

5 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 onion, chopped

3 cups hickory chips, or more as needed, soaked in water

Directions

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.

Info | Recipes Using Pulled Pork

prep: 10 mins cook: 8 hrs additional: 12 hrs total: 20 hrs 10 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 20 servings

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