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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 serving
    1 unit
  • -8 lb. Boston pork butt
    trimmed
    1 6 unit
  • by weight pickling salt
    12 ounces
  • honey
    3/4 cup
  • water
    2 quarts
  • paprika
    2 tbsp
  • black pepper
    2 tbsp
  • dehydrated lemon peel
    3 tbsp
  • cayenne pepper (more if you like)
    2 tbsp
  • dried rosemary
    1 1/2 tbsp
  • dark brown sugar
    3 tbsp
  • Several pounds of apple wood
    1 unit
  • bag of ice
    if needed
    1 Large

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.