Name: Traditional Pulled Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients: 8 lbs pork shoulder; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup BBQ rub (Sweet Red Dirt and Dust Bowl); 1/2 cup chicken broth

Pork Butt recipe

by Scott Bartlow on Feb 15, 2025

Great for backyard bbq cookout.

Traditional Pulled Pork

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Cuisine

BBQ

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

8 hours

Slow-cooked to tender perfection, this pulled pork is infused with spices and smoky flavor, making it the ultimate comfort food. Serve it on buns with coleslaw for a classic barbecue sandwich or enjoy it on its own. It’s a crowd-pleaser for any gathering!

Ingredients

8 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup BBQ rub (Sweet Red Dirt and Dust Bowl)
1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

Rub the pork shoulder with BBQ rub and let it sit for 15 minutes (overnight is even better).
Preheat your oven or smoker to 275°F (135°C). Use your favorite wood chunks for smoky flavor. Post Oak or pecan are my favorite woods.
Place pork butt on grill and smoke until 180°F internal temperature. Spritz every hour after the first 2 hours with 50/50 apple juice and water.
Transfer pork butt into a foil pan. Add chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and cover in foil. Smoke until the meat is tender around 195-205°F internal temperature.
Let the pork butt rest for 2 hours in a foil pan covered. Shred the pork with two forks and mix it with its juices. Add a little more seasoning for extra flavor.