Smoked Pork Shoulder

Name: Smoked Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork shoulder; 0.25 cups brown sugar; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar; 0.5 cups water

Delicious smoked pork shoulder that's perfect for making pulled pork tacos, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, or pulled pork mac n' cheese.

15m

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Ingredients

4 pounds pork shoulder
0.25 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
0.5 cups water

Instructions

1
Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F (121°C). Prepare it with wood chips of your choice for smoking, such as hickory or apple wood.
🌡️ 250°F🔧 smoker/grill

Nutritional Information

Per serving

300

Calories

25g

Protein

20g

Fat

500mg

Sodium

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In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.

🔧 mixing bowl

Rub the dry mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's evenly coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.

🔧 hands

Letting the rub sit on the meat allows for better flavor absorption.

Place the pork shoulder in the smoker or grill and close the lid. Smoke for about 4 to 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C) for tender meat.

🌡️ 195°F🔧 smoker/grill

After resting, shred the pork with two forks, discarding any excess fat, and combine with apple cider vinegar and water if desired for moisture.