How to Smoke Pork Butt / How to Make Pulled Pork Recipe

Introduction: 

Today, we're excited to share with you a mouthwatering recipe for smoked pork butt, guaranteed to be an absolute family favourite, best news - it’s a perfect recipe for beginners!

• 5kg Pork Collar Butt
• Flaming Coals Porkinator rub
• Brown sugar
• Butter
• Honey
• Kosmos Q Apple Chipotle Sauce
• Water or apple juice for spritzing

• SnS Kamado Gen 2
• Thermometer for monitoring internal temperature
• Aluminium foil for wrapping
• Flaming Coals Lump charcoal
• Cherry wood

• Seasoning the Pork Collar Butt: Generously coat the pork collar butt with Flaming Coals Porkinator rub. This gluten-free, all-natural blend enhances the flavour of the meat without any added artificial colours or flavours.

• Light the Flaming Coals Lump charcoal and set up the SnS Kamado Gen 2 to maintain a temperature of 250°F. We found having our bottom and top vents at the ‘1’ position worked perfectly.
• Add a piece of cherry wood to the charcoal for that extra layer of smoky goodness. You can add your preferred flavour of wood.

• Smoking the Pork:
• Place the seasoned pork collar butt in the smoker and let it cook for approximately 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• We spritzed the pork with apple juice at the 90-minute mark.

• Once the pork reaches 160°F, remove it from the smoker and wrap it in a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and honey.
• Return the wrapped pork to the smoker and continue cooking for another 2 hours at 275°F or until the meat probes like butter.

Resting and Shredding:

• After cooking, allow the pork to rest for 45 minutes. This step helps the juices redistribute, ensuring tender and flavourful meat.

• Using two forks (or your hands as we did), pull the pork into strands, ready to be transformed into delectable pulled pork sandwiches.

Saucing and Serving:

• Coat the pulled pork with Kosmos Q Apple Chipotle Sauce for a sweet and delicious flavour profile that perfectly complements the smokiness of the meat.

• Serve immediately and watch as your family and friends devour this irresistible dish. Pulled pork burgers are a fantastic way to enjoy the fruits of your labour!

 Conclusion: Congratulations! You've mastered the art of smoking pork butt and creating mouthwatering pulled pork. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. For more barbecue inspiration and tips, be sure to explore our website and stay tuned for more delicious recipes from BBQ Spit Rotisseries. Happy smoking from BSR!  

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by: Michael Wilkie