BBQ PORK SHOULDER
This meal is comprised of two cuts of meat either the picnic or Boston Butt cut.
I usually go with the Boston Butt as it has more fat and less bone.
Pork shoulder's are usually an easy cut of meat to cook for the beginner and are
very forgiving. You just need to have a good amount of time and an accurate meat
thermometer.
Carolina Pulled Pork
If you want to try tradition Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue, then this
is the recipe for you!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 boneless pork butt (about 5-6 pounds)
- For Rub:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, ground
- 2 teaspoons cayenne, ground
- For Baste:
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup Bourbon whiskey
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 4 Chipotle Chile peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne, ground
PREPARATION:
In a small mixing bowl, combine all rub ingredients. Coat pork shoulder with
seasonings and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
Preheat grill for medium heat. Place pork shoulder on grill and allow to
smoke using hickory chips.
Make sure wood chips are soaked and drained before using. Add charcoal and
wood chips as necessary to keep temperature at medium, or between 200 -
225°F. Smoke pork shoulder for 5-6 hours or until internal temperatures
reach 185°F. Use baste every 20 minutes during the last few hours of
cooking. Remember to boil any remaining basting sauce before using it on
shredded pork.
Texas Style Pulled Pork
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 pound. boneless pork loin roast
- 1 8 ounces. can tomato sauce
- 8 ounces green chiles, diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, store bought
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- hot sauce to taste
PREPARATION:
Combine tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, chilies, chili powder, hot
sauce, oregano, cumin and cinnamon in a 4 quart slow-cooker. Place pork loin
in cooker coating with sauce. Cover and cook for 8-10 hours on low heat.
When pork is finished cooking, remove and place on cutting board. Shred
pork, top with cilantro, and serve with sauce on side.
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