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The smoked pulled pork in a pan after it's been pulled apart.
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Smoked Pulled Pork

This foolproof recipe delivers mouthwatering BBQ flavor in every bite. The smoked pulled pork is incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor, thanks to a simple dry rub.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Pork, smoked recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 hours
Total Time 16 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 316kcal
Author Jillian Wade
Cost $25.56

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • Smoker grill

Ingredients

  • 8-10 pound pork butt shoulder
  • ½ cup yellow mustard
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped dried onion
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon ground mustard
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
  • Wipe down the pork butt with a paper towel to remove any moisture or bone fragments. Trim fat covering to within ¼ inch thickness.
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Slather yellow mustard over the entire pork butt and season the entire pork butt with rub blend.
  • Place pork directly on grates, centered within the smoker. Close the lid and smoke the pork until you have an internal temperature between 195-205°F.
  • Remove the pork shoulder from the smoker and double wrap in aluminum foil, and allow to rest for at least an hour before shredding.
  • Pull the bone from the pork and shred with your hands; discard any chunks of internal fat or gristle.

Notes

Here are basic storage, freezing, reheating, and make-ahead instructions. 
To store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To freeze: Divide shredded pork into meal-sized portions and freeze in airtight bags for up to 3 months. Add a bit of pan juice to each bag to keep it moist.
To reheat: Gently warm in a skillet with a splash of broth or BBQ sauce. Microwave with a damp paper towel for quick reheating.
To make ahead: You can smoke the pork a day ahead and reheat it in a covered dish at 300°F with a splash of apple juice or broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33pound | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 2002mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg