Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
Smoked pulled pork is a dish that originated in the southern United States. It is made by slow cooking a pork shoulder over indirect heat until the meat is very tender. The meat is then shredded or pulled and mixed with a vinegar-based sauce. It is typically served on a bun with coleslaw.
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Servings: 20
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. cumin
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to medium heat.
- Mix together apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the pork shoulder in a large bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over it.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- Place the wood chips in a smoker insert or on a charcoal grill and light them on fire.
- When the chips are burning evenly and slightly smoking, place the pork shoulder on top of them.
- Smoke the pork shoulder for 3 to 4 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the pork from the smoker or grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips or serving as is.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
115
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
21
mg
1
%
Potassium
126
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
11
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.