Arkansas Red Recipe
Make Arkansas Red Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Pork
- 1
Prepare the Meat
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Make the Rub
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a rub.
- 3
Rub the Pork
Generously apply the rub all over the pork chunks, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- 4
Cooking the Pork
- 5
- 6
Rest the Meat
Once cooked, remove the pork from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding.
Making the Sauce
- 7
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 9
Shred the Pork
After resting, shred the pork using two forks or your hands.
- 10
Mix with Sauce
Toss the shredded pork with the prepared sauce until well coated.
- 11
Serve
Serve the Arkansas Red on buns or as is, accompanied by coleslaw or pickles if desired.