What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 competition smoked pork shoulder recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Competition Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe
Award Winning Competition Pork Butt Recipe
Competition Barbecue Pork Shoulder Recipe
Award Winning Competition Barbecue Pork Butt Recipe
Brett Schreyer’s Competition Pulled Porkb
Competition Pork Butt
Big Bob Gibsons Championship Pork Shoulder
Competition Style BBQ Pulled Pork
Competition Boston Butt Pork Shoulder
Chris Lilly’s Six-Time World Championship Pork Shoulder
Award Winning Competition Barbecue Pork Butt Recipe
World Championship Pork Shoulder
World Prize-Winning Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork on the Traeger Ironwood with Diva Q
Award Winning Competition Pork Butt Recipe, The Tuffy Stone Method
Boston Butt | Pellet Grill
Smoked Pulled Pork (Pork Shoulder, Pork Butt)
Pulled Pork on a Traeger Grill
Smoked Boston Butt Recipe Marinade and BBQ Sauce
Should I Marinate pork shoulder before smoking?
For extra flavor and moistness, you can brine the pork shoulder for a day or two before smoking or grilling. … Note: If you have previously brined the pork, use a low-sodium or salt-free rub to avoid oversalting the meat.
Should I inject my pork shoulder before smoking?
It never hurts to bring some BBQ too, keeping the butcher happy is a good idea. Preparing your Pulled Pork Recipe for cooking I always inject pork butts. This helps get moisture and flavor on the inside of the meat that Dry Rub alone cannot accomplish.
How do you box pulled pork for competition?
What should I mop my pork shoulder with?
Tips as you are smoking your pork shoulder
First, you need to apply a mop to the pork shoulder every 45-60 minutes. The “mop” is made up of 1 part apple cider vinegar, 1 part apple juice and 1 part water. Mix that up – my husband puts that in a spray bottle and just sprays the pork shoulder all over.
Should you let dry rub sit overnight?
We usually recommend adding the rub in advance and letting the pork shoulder sit in the fridge for up to 12 hours, or overnight. … We should reiterate that when the rub contains components that might tenderize the pork, it’s better to apply it just 1 to 2 hours in advance.
Should I rub mustard on pork shoulder?
Buy And Prepare The Pork Butt
Apply a generous coat of regular yellow mustard to all sides of the meat, then liberally sprinkle on your favorite rub. You can use a fancier mustard, if you like, but it won’t make a discernable difference to the flavor of the meat.
Should I wrap my pork shoulder in foil?
Wrap in foil: At the 5-hour mark the internal temp should be in the 160 range. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep the meat from getting too much smoke and to catch the moisture being released during the cooking process.
What does apple juice do to pork?
When added to a marinade, apple juice complements the pork with its sweet-tart flavor. Because it’s not as acidic as common marinade ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar, the ribs can stay in the solution for longer periods.
When should I start mopping pork shoulder?
Place pork shoulder in the smoker and toss 4-6 wood chunks onto the hot coals. Cook for about 8 hours until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 200°F on an instant read thermometer. Mop the shoulder every hour with mop sauce to keep it moist.
At what temperature do you pull money muscle?
After about another hour of cooking, check the internal temperature of the money muscle. It should be getting close to 198 degrees F. If it hasn’t reached that temperature, wrap it back up and put it back in the smoker.
How do you cut a pork butt for competition?
When should you remove money muscle?
Why is my smoked pork shoulder tough?
If you don’t cook the connective tissue properly, it will be tough and rubbery. The connective tissue has to break down and literally melt away in the meat. This takes time. but when it’s done, the meat should fall apart by itself.
What can I spritz pulled pork with?
Spritz for Pulled Pork
Make sure you have a food safe spray bottle. Fill it with equal parts apple cider vinegar and apple juice (or just apple cider vinegar and water, which is our preference to cut down on excess sweet. Or just get creative with your mixture).
Do I need to wrap my pork shoulder?
Wrapping in Foil
Meat will generally be juicier and more tender. However, do not overcook. Meats like brisket and pork shoulder are best when taken to an internal temp of 203 degrees. Meat will cook faster and power more easily through the stall (see above).