Step 1

Combine brine ingredients in a mixing bowl and add water. Mix brine solution.

Step 2

Place pork shoulder meat in the brine and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

Prepare the rub for the pork by combing the rub ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 4

Take out the brined pork shoulder and coat it generously with the spice rub mixture.

Step 5

Preheat smoker to 250F and add your favorite wood chips or pellets.

Step 6

Place the pork meat in the smoker and cook for 5 hours.

Step 7

After 5 hours, remove the pork from the smoker and tightly wrap it with butcher paper.

Step 8

Put back in the smoker and smoke for another 3 hours.

Step 9

Once cooking is complete, take out pork and let it rest for 20-25 minutes.

Step 10

Using meat claws or forks, shred the pork meat.