RCI-MT.002.0082.001
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Please don't try to do this in the oven 'cause you'll just ruin it.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- Hamburger buns for serving1 unit
- -8 lb. Boston pork butt1 6 unittrimmed
- by weight pickling salt12 ounces
- honey3/4 cup
- water2 quarts
- paprika2 tbsp
- black pepper2 tbsp
- dehydrated lemon peel3 tbsp
- cayenne pepper (more if you like)2 tbsp
- dried rosemary1 1/2 tbsp
- dark brown sugar3 tbsp
- Several pounds of apple wood1 unit
- bag of ice1 Largeif needed
Method
1
Combine water, salt, and honey in a 6-quart cooler. Add pork and refrigerate or place a large bag of ice on top for 8-12 hours.
2
Remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Combine remaining seasonings and rub on pork.
3
Light a few chunks of apple wood and place in the firebox of a smoker. Keep temperature in smoker to 210°
4
Place in a smoker and cook for 8-12 hours, changing wood as needed. The meat should be tender at this point. IF NOT CONTINUE SMOKING!
5
Let rest 1 hour, then shred with two forks. Serve on hamburger buns.