Description
Deliciously smoky, juicy, and tender pulled pork, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder
- 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to create the spice rub.
- Generously coat the pork with the spice rub and let it rest for at least an hour.
- Preheat the Traeger grill to 225°F.
- Smoke the pork shoulder for 8–10 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F to 205°F.
- Consider wrapping the pork in butcher paper halfway through cooking for extra tenderness.
- Let the cooked pork rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding.
- Shred the pork and mix with barbecue sauce if desired. Serve with buns or over greens.
Notes
Avoid using lean cuts of pork; the fat in the shoulder is essential for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pulled pork, Traeger, barbecue, comfort food, smoking