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 smoked pork shoulder recipes 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 Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipes
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder Recipe (Pork Butt)
Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Butt/ Shoulder
Smoked Pulled Pork (Pork Shoulder, Pork Butt)
Fall Apart Smoked Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)
Smoked Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt) Recipe
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Bob’s Pulled Pork on a Smoker
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Low-and-Slow Pulled Pork (Smoked Pork Shoulder) Recipe
The Best Smoked Pork Shoulder
Smoked Pork Butt
Smoked Pork Shoulder (Butt)
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Texas Style Pulled Pork
Smoked Pork Butt
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Smoked Pork Butt With Potatoes and Cabbage
Barbecued Pork Shoulder on a Gas Grill
Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe
How long does it take to smoke a pork shoulder at 225?
How do you keep a pork shoulder moist when smoking?
Wrap in aluminum foil to keep the meat from getting too much smoke and to catch the moisture being released during the cooking process. Maintain the fire: No need to add any more wood or coals; just maintain the fire and let the butt finish cooking.
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.
How long do I smoke my pork shoulder?
Smoke for approximately 4 hours, spritzing with the spray bottle every hour. Check the internal temperature of the pork shoulder using a meat thermometer. By this time, the pork should be at LEAST 145 F degrees. Completely spritz the pork shoulder one more time and carefully wrap it in aluminum foil or peach paper.
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.
Should I wrap my pork butt?
A boneless 8-pound pork butt should take about 12 hours to cook if it’s left unwrapped. For best results, you should wrap it about two-thirds of the way through this projected cooking time, which means taking it out of the smoker at around the 8-hour mark. Why wait that long?
Should I put rub on pork shoulder 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. It saves time and doesn’t do any harm (save for the exception we’ve listed below).
Should you smoke pork shoulder fat side up or down?
You can put the shoulder in the smoker fat side up or down, I’ve had good results with either way of doing it. However in general you want the fat side up so the juices baste the meat while cooking.
Is pork shoulder the same as pork butt?
Pork butt is a cut of meat that comes from the shoulder of the pig and has a high fat content, while pork shoulder also comes from the shoulder but has more muscle.
What does yellow mustard do to pork?
The mustard actually works to tenderize the meat and you will notice little more than a thin crust of it over the surface of the meat. In fact, mustard can help to produce the crust that is so sought after in traditional barbecue.
What does mustard do for smoking?
First, it will help the seasoning adhere to the meat more evenly and not fall off while smoking. Second, the mustard helps develop a smoky and delightful “bark” of flavor on the outside of your meat. I no longer smoke meat without first rubbing it with mustard.
How long do I smoke a 9 pound pork shoulder?
The cook time for pork shoulder is around 90 minutes per pound in a 250° F smoker. A 4-pound pork shoulder will take approximately 6 hours. A 9-pound pork shoulder will take approximately 13 ½ hours.