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Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker

Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker

Cost $25, save $50

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 480 Min
  • 20 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 (8 pound) pork shoulder roast

  • Brine

    • 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

  • Wood and Aromatics

    • 3 cups hickory chips, or more as needed, soaked in water
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped

STEPS

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.

2

Mix 1/4 cup of sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub. Cover the pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.

3

Preheat the smoker to 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to the smoker.

4

Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and 1/4 cup more sugar rub.

5

Spread remaining sugar rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of the smoker.

6

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.

7

Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

442

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 15
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 Wrap pork shoulder in foil after cooking for juicier results.Serve on toasted buns for added flavor and texture.Consider using a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches the correct internal temperature.