How to Make Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smoky, tender, and flavorful pulled pork that comes off a smoker. It's a staple in many barbecues and gatherings, and for good reason. The slow cooking process allows the pork to become incredibly tender and absorb all the delicious smoky flavors from the wood chips.

One of the best recipes for pulled pork on a smoker comes from Bob, a seasoned barbecue enthusiast with years of experience perfecting his technique. His pulled pork is always a hit at parti...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 pound) pork shoulder roast
  • 1 quart apple cider, or as needed
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups hickory chips, or more as needed, soaked in water
  • 1 onion, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 20 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Place pork shoulder in a large pot and add enough apple cider to cover. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix 1/4 cup of sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub. Cover the pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  • Preheat the smoker to 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to the smoker.
  • Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and 1/4 cup more sugar rub.
  • Spread remaining sugar rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of the smoker.
  • Smoke pork until very tender or until it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), about 8 hours. Monitor hickory chips and liquid, adding more as needed.
  • Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 2691mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 434mg