Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker Recipe). This is the correct way to smoke a pork shoulder with professional results--from the brine, to the rub and sauce, to the rave reviews you will receive. Smoke is the key to breaking down the fat which adds flavor and moisture to the shoulder. Place in a bun with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 8hrs

Additional: 12hrs

Total: 20hrs10 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 pound) pork shoulder roast

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

1 onion

chopped

3 cups hickory chips

or more as needed

soaked in water

Real Homemade Tamales

Dinner

Directions

Step 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. Mix about 1/4 cup sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub.

Step 2

Cover pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.

Step 3

Prepare smoker to about 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to smoker.

Step 4

Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and about 1/4 cup more sugar rub. Spread remaining rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of smoker.

Step 5

Smoke pork until very tender about 8 hours. Monitor hickory chips and liquid adding more wood and water respectively as needed. Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.

Nutritional Information

Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 441.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.7g 47%

Carbohydrates: 15.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 32.1g 49%

Saturated Fat: 11.2g 56%

Cholesterol: 103.9mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 361.9IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 2.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 34.2mg 3%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 38.9mg 14%

Potassium: 434.1mg 12%

Sodium: 2690.8mg 108%

Calories From Fat: 289.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.