pork shoulder rub

Smoked Pork Shoulder - The most amazing recipe for smoked pork shoulder!!

Smoked Pork Shoulder

salt

smoked paprika (regular paprika will work!)

lemon pepper

cayenne pepper (optional)

garlic garlic powder will work!)

black pepper

lb pork shoulder (bone-in recommended)

yellow mustard (approximately 1/2 cup)

plastic wrap

apple cider vinegar

apple juice

water

hickory smoking chips

mesquite smoking chips

Ensure pork shoulder has come to room temperature. Rinse pork shoulder under water and pat dry and place on a cookie sheet.

Combine salt, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked garlic powder and black pepper in bowl. Set aside.

Take worcestershire sauce (if using) and pour all over pork shoulder ensuring it is thoroughly covered.

Repeat with the liquid smoke and then with the yellow mustard.

Take Pork Rub mixture and start sprinkling/rubbing in generous amounts all over pork shoulder ensuring that a thick layer is created &#8211; every nook and cranny.

Completely and tightly wrap pork shoulder in plastic wrap. Then double bag it in plastic bags and put in fridge for a minimum of 12 hours.

After a minimum of 12 hours has passed, remove pork shoulder from fridge, unwrap and let come to room temp.

Start smoker and bring up to 225 degrees.

Combine apple cider vinegar, apple juice and water and put in spray bottle and set by your smoker.

Once smoker reaches 225 degrees F. and pork shoulder is at room temp place pork shoulder on your smoker, fat side up (use middle rack if using an electric smoker).

Spray/spritz every 45-60 minutes with spray bottle

Smoke until pork shoulder reaches a minimum of 190 degrees F. internal temp (approximately 60-90 minutes per pound).

Remove from smoker and place on cookie/baking sheet or large plate. Wrap in aluminum foil and then again in a couple kitchen towels (this helps lock in the moisture). Let rest for one hour.

Shred with two forks and serve (we love serving it with homemade barbecue sauce).

Turned out awesome and was delicious! I followed the directions but had a hard time getting my temperature right so it didn't shred as hoped. I need more practice using the smoker!

Run, don't walk and make this recipe. This is the pork shoulder recipe you've been waiting for and it's the only one you will ever need. It was incredible!! I'll be making this again and again.

It was my first time doing pulled pork in the smoker, I usually do in the crockpot. The rub was good if a little spicy for all in the family. I couldn’t get it to shred despite cooking for 10 hrs and having a temp of 195. I think I may take advice in other recipes to wrap halfway thru smoking. I loved the crust it developed.

This is the best pork shoulder recipe! My family loves it and we make it all the time.

This is our favorite recipe for smoking a pork shoulder.  It is so flavorful.  We make it whenever we have company coming over.

This is our go to recipe because it always comes perfect!

I used your recipe mostly for the Rub and apple spritz idea, I also liked using clear wrap after seasoning, I also brined it for 36 hours. My electric "Cookshack" is a great performer, but I've had a long wait getting my pork shoulder to reach 190 usually in excess of 20 hours. I stopped when I got to 170 after 16 hours, wrapped in foil and placed in the oven overnight, 12 hours later I uncovered and the meat  it had a beautiful bark, shredded perfectly and tasted great. I've cooked several pork shoulders but never received as many compliments with this method. I'll enjoy using this rub

This is my favorite pork shoulder recipe. It is so tender and flavorful. It is perfect! Leftovers are great in tacos, sandwiches or straight out of the fridge!

I make this about three or four times a year and it is hands down the the most flavorful and easy to prepare recipe. Haven’t even invested in a smoker yet, so I slow roast it in the oven and it turns out great. The meat is so tender and easily shreds for pulled pork. I’ll never use another smoked pork recipe. So good.

I like smoked meat, but I suck at pulling it off myself.  With this recipe and smoking tips, I finally did it today; came out wonderfully and it tastes great! A.Maze.Ing!

I have never smoked a pork shoulder before, but I used your recipe today on a 10 pound shoulder and it was awesome. It took me about 10 hours on the smoker and your tips were really helpful. The only thing that would be better is if you could get rid of the ads, but your recipe is Wonderful and I plan to use this again. Thank you.

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