BBQ Pulled Pork

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 12 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 12 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 4 -5 lbs fresh pork picnic, remove butchers twine if wrapped (bone out)
  • orange juice, and
  • light beer, in equal amounts, to cover the roast half way

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove excess moisture from picnic shoulder.
  2. 2
    Liberally apply the rub.
  3. 3
    Allow rub to set for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator, covered.
  4. 4
    Sear the shoulder on each side, to caramelize.
  5. 5
    **Be careful not to burn, b/c brown sugar has a lower melting point than white sugar.
  6. 6
    After searing all sides, place into baking dish or roasting pan, and cover half way up, with equal parts FRESH OJ and Lite Beer.
  7. 7
    Bake covered with foil, at 275 degrees for 4-5 hours, or until meat is falling apart.
  8. 8
    Let slightly cool for 20 minutes before shredding, so you don't scald yourself.
  9. 9
    You can use a fork to pluck at it, or put latex gloves on and hand shredd.
  10. 10
    Add your favorite BBQ-Sweet BAby rays is my fave.

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