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Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Butt (Smoked Pork Shoulder)

Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Butt (Smoked Pork Shoulder)

Recipe Details

Author Susie Bulloch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 hours

Summary

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.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat smoker to 225°F using hickory, apple, or a mix of the two woods.

  2. 2

    Pat the pork shoulder dry, then slather all sides with yellow mustard.

  3. 3

    Season all over with 1/4 cup sweet rub; let sit while the smoker stabilizes.

  4. 4

    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).

  5. 5

    Remove from the smoker, wrap tightly in foil, and rest for at least 1 hour.

  6. 6

    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).

Ingredients

  • 8-10 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in (AKA Boston butt))
  • 2-3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet rub (for seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon sweet rub (reserved for after shredding)
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