classic pulled pork

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Patrick Johnson
Kingwood, TX

Ahhh, pulled pork. So succulent, so versitile. Try it on a sandwich, by itself or on a fusion taco. Hard to go wrong here.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -14
prep time 2 Hr
cook time 6 Hr
method Grill

Ingredients For classic pulled pork

  • 1/2 c
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 4 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 4 Tbsp
    paprika, smoked
  • 4 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    celery salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tsp
    white pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1
    8-10 pound pork shoulder, bone-in
  • 2 c
    apple or white grape juice (you will need a spray bottle)
  • 1 1/2 c
    favorite bbq sauce
  • 10 c
    hickory or applewood wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes

How To Make classic pulled pork

  • 1
    Combine spices and mix well.
  • 2
    Generously season meat with spice mix and rub in very well.
  • 3
    Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours.
  • 4
    Prepare grill or smoker for indirect heat at about 225 degrees.
  • 5
    Scatter 1/4 of the wood chips when grill or smoker reaches temperature.
  • 6
    Maintain temperature adding coals and/or wood chips as needed to maintain temp and a light colored, consistent smoke. Spray pork with juice each time you add coals and/or wood.
  • 7
    When the pork reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees (4-5 hours), remove from grill and double wrap in foil.
  • 8
    Return pork to grill or smoker and cook for another 1-2 hours until internal temperature is 195 degrees.
  • 9
    Remove from grill and let rest for approximately 30-45 minutes in the foil.
  • 10
    Once rested, remove foil and remove bone.
  • 11
    Shred removing any large pieces of fat and serve with you favorite BBQ sauce.

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