Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBradley's Corner CafeSlow Smoked Bbq Recipe

Slow Smoked Bbq Recipe

Time12h
Serves10

Perfectly slow-smoked BBQ for hours to achieve the best flavor.

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Ingredients

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Meat and Marinade

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rub

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Meat

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and rub the mustard all over the meat. Then, apply the dry rub generously on all sides of the pork shoulder. Let it sit for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to a low temperature of about 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips of your choice for smoking.

  4. 4

    Smoke the Meat

    Place the pork shoulder in the smoker and smoke for about 8 to 12 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 195°F (90°C). Baste the meat with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke every hour for added flavor.

  5. 5

    Rest and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

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