Smoked pork shoulder. Mop the shoulder every hour with mop sauce to keep it moist. Hot Tip Transfer the mop sauce to a spray bottle to spritz the pork shoulder instead of mopping. Smoked Pork Shoulder Fork Tender Every Time One of the easiest and most delicious meals you can prepare is a good smoked pork shoulder.

Bone-in is usually preferred for smoking, since the bone helps to transfer heat into the pork roast. Below the butt is the picnic. My pork shoulder rub features a mix of brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper for a flavorful spice rub. You can have Smoked pork shoulder using 2 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Smoked pork shoulder

Prepare 1 (10 lb) of Boston butt.
You need of Rub of your choice.

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card. This is the correct way to smoke a pork shoulder with professional results--from the brine, to the rub and sauce, to the rave reviews you will receive. Smoke is the key to breaking down the fat which adds flavor and moisture to the shoulder. Place in a bun with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Smoked pork shoulder instructions

Prepare your pork shoulder, let it come to room temp before placing in the smoker..
I used the Pit Barrel Cooker, prep my coals and smoked for 2 1/2 hrs.
Removed and wrapped in foil for another 2 1/2 hrs.
Bone pulled right out after letting it rest for 2 hrs.

All of these labels are for the exact same cut of pork. None of them actually come from the butt end of the pig (which can definitely be confusing), but from the upper part of the shoulder. The smoked pork shoulder can be used in so many different recipes to create amazing delicacies. It can be pulled and put inside sliders and tacos, sandwiches. The list of dishes you can make with pulled pork is literally endless.