Smoked Pork Shoulder

BBQ favorite

Directions

  1. Wash shoulder and pat dry
  2. Apply favorite rub and wrap and put in refrigerator at least overnight (try one of these)
  3. Remove shoulder from refrigerator 30-60 min prior to cooking
  4. Smoke at 225F until internal temp reaches 160-165F
  5. Wrap in foil and cook until internal temp reaches 200F
  6. Remove from smoker and let rest for 30+ minutes
  7. Pull apart just prior to eating so it doesn’t dry out

Optional: After pulling, mix in some of the BBQ Sauce to help keep it moist and give some flavor.

Additional info:
– timing: ~1.5 hrs./lb.
– figure losing 30% weight during smoke
– for big parties, figure 1/4 lb. cooked weight per person because of many sides
– for regular parties, figure 1/3 lb. cooked weight per person because fewer sides
– Pellet smoker needs to be at ~240F