It'S Ok To Cheat Pulled Pork

9 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork shoulder or 4 lbs boneless pork loin
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark, whatever you prefer)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder (again, either light or dark is fine)
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons celery salt (my preference is the celery seed) or 2 teaspoons celery seeds (my preference is the celery seed)

Directions

  1. 1
    Rub the meat (fat side up of course) with the mustard until the top is coated sufficiently.
  2. 2
    Drizzle the honey on in a zig-zag pattern (I like side-to-side as opposed to top-to-bottom).
  3. 3
    Sprinkle on the remaining ingredients in order, covering the top of the meat entirely with the spices.
  4. 4
    You can apply the rub the night before if you'd like, but it is not vital.
  5. 5
    Prepare smoker per manufacturer's instructions.
  6. 6
    When the smoker has reached 225-250F add the meat. Be sure to keep the smoker's temp around this level for best results.
  7. 7
    After approximately 3 hours turn your oven on to 225°F.
  8. 8
    Prepare a serving dish with a double layer of foil that will be large enough to complete wrap around the meat and seal tightly.
  9. 9
    When oven is up to temperature transfer the meat to the foil and wrap lightly.
  10. 10
    Place pan on center rack and cook remaining 3-4 hours.
  11. 11
    Allow the meat to settle for at least ten minutes before shredding with a fork. The pork should have an internal temperature of at least 195°F This will make for much easier shredding.
  12. 12
    I like to serve my pulled pork with with the sauce described in Recipe #204901.

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