Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsIt's a Southern thing - Downtown DurhamSlow Smoked Pulled Pork Bbq** Recipe

Slow Smoked Pulled Pork Bbq** Recipe

Time10h
Serves8

Served with hushpuppies, BBQ slaw, Carolina Vinegar sauce, collards and hand-cut fries.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rub

    In a bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using your choice of wood chips for smoking. Hickory or applewood works well with pork.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Pork

    Place the marinated pork shoulder in the smoker and smoke for about 8-10 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C). Keep the smoker closed to maintain a consistent temperature.

  4. 4

    Rest the Meat

    Once the pork is done, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding.

  5. 5

    Shred and Serve

    Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Mix in apple cider vinegar and water to moisten the meat. Serve with BBQ sauce if desired.

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