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Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker

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1240 min

Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker

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Category

Pork Recipes

Time

1240 min

Serving

20 persons

Calories

442

Rating

4.00★ (265)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This smoked pulled pork recipe is the correct way to smoke a pork shoulder with professional results — from the cider brine and sugar rub to the rave reviews you will receive. Smoke is the key to breaking down the fat, which adds flavor and moisture to the meat. Place in a bun with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

  • pork shoulder roast: 1 piece (8 pound)
  • quart apple cider: 1 piece (or as needed)
  • white sugar: 5 Tbsp
  • light brown sugar: 5 Tbsp
  • kosher salt: 2 Tbsp
  • paprika: 2 Tbsp
  • onion powder: 1 Tbsp
  • black pepper: 1 Tbsp (freshly ground)
  • garlic powder: 1 Tbsp
  • hickory chips, or more as needed, soaked in water: 3 cups
  • onion: 1 piece (chopped)

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  1. 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 1/4 cup of sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub. Cover the pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.
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  2. Preheat the smoker to 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to the smoker.
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  3. Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and 1/4 cup more sugar rub.
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  4. Spread remaining sugar rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of the smoker.
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  5. Smoke pork until very tender or until it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), about 8 hours. Monitor hickory chips and liquid, adding more as needed.
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  6. Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.
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