Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pork Shoulder
Dry Rub
Smoking Wood
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Shoulder
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Apply Mustard
Coat the pork shoulder evenly with yellow mustard, which will help the dry rub adhere.
Dry Rub Application
- 3
Mix Dry Rub Ingredients
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- 4
Rub the Mixture
Generously apply the dry rub mixture all over the mustard-coated pork shoulder, ensuring to massage it into the meat.
Smoking Process
- 5
- 6
Add Wood Chips
Once the smoker has reached the desired temperature, add the soaked hickory wood chips to the smoker box.
- 7
Smoke the Pork Shoulder
Place the pork shoulder in the smoker, fat side up, and smoke for approximately 8-10 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
- 8
Rest the Meat
Once done, remove the pork shoulder from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding.