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Simple Slow Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time10 hrsTotal Time10 hrs 20 mins

Mouth-watering pulled pork shoulder smoked low and slow until perfectly tender. A backyard BBQ classic that’s ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or serving as the centrepiece of your next feast.

hot pulled pork shoulder in a brioche bun, resting on a wooden chopping board

 3 kg Boneless Pork Shoulder (known as Pork Butt in America when skinned)If you plan to pull this then remove the skin first but leave on the fat layer
 3 tbsp Yellow Mustard (Colmans is best as I'm a Norfolk boy)
 4 tbsp Your favourite dry rub or make this one, it's perfect
 1 cup Apple Juice for Spritzing (that's spraying to you and me)
 Maple & Apple wood mixed together add a great flavour but not essential
1

Prep the Meat
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and the skin if you plan on pulling the meat when it's done but leave a good fat cap. Rub a thin layer of yellow mustard all over.

2

Apply the Rub
Generously coat the pork shoulder in your BBQ dry rub. Wrap and refrigerate overnight if possible.

3

Set the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 110–120°C (230–250°F). Use a water pan if desired. Add a mix of hickory and applewood chunks.

4

Smoke the Pork
Place the pork shoulder on the smoker grates. Smoke uncovered for the first 4–5 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour.

5

Wrap the Meat
When the internal temperature hits ~70°C (160°F), wrap tightly in butcher paper or foil. Continue smoking until it reaches ~93°C (200°F).

6

Rest and Pull
Let it rest, still wrapped, for at least 1 hour in a cooler or warm oven. Shred and serve with BBQ sauce, slaw, or buns.

Notes

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Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size