Tender and juicy smoked pulled pork butt, seasoned with a homemade spice rub and slow cooked to perfection on a smoker. This recipe is perfect for a summer BBQ or a family gathering, and will surely impress your guests with its smoky and savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 6-8 lb pork butt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Directions
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin to make spice rub.
- Rub spice mixture all over pork butt, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Place pork butt in smoker and smoke for 6-8 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 195°F.
- Remove pork butt from smoker and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Shred pork using two forks or meat claws.
- Mix apple cider vinegar, apple juice, and BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Pour mixture over shredded pork and mix well to combine.
- Serve smoked pulled pork on buns with coleslaw and extra BBQ sauce.
Interesting Facts
Smoking the pork butt low and slow helps it become tender and juicy.
The apple cider vinegar and apple juice mixture helps add flavor and moisture to the pulled pork.
Leftover smoked pulled pork butt can be used in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.