Melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork with a sweet, smoky bark and gentle hickory/apple perfume, finished with a touch of sweet rub for balanced, classic BBQ flavor.
Preheat smoker to 225°F using hickory, apple, or a mix of the two woods.
Pat the pork shoulder dry, then slather all sides with yellow mustard.
Season all over with 1/4 cup sweet rub; let sit while the smoker stabilizes.
Place the pork fat side up directly on the smoker grates and cook until the internal temperature reaches 195–201°F; plan roughly 2 hours per pound (about 15–20 hours for an 8–10 lb roast).
Remove from the smoker, wrap tightly in foil, and rest for at least 1 hour.
Shred the pork, discarding the bone and excess fat; sprinkle the reserved 1 tablespoon sweet rub over the meat, toss to coat, and serve (great on buns with coleslaw).