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Smoked Pork Shoulder BBQ Sandwich
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Smoked Pork Shoulder

Smoked Pork Shoulder with brown sugar garlic rub is a flavorful and delicious way to make tender and juicy pork roast that is perfect for barbecue sandwiches!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar rubbed pork, pork butt, pork shoulder, smoked pork
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 563kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pound pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  • Prepare grill with a 300° fire with pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
  • Mix olive oil and Worcestershire sauce together and rub all over pork.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and dry mustard.
  • Sprinkle rub all over pork shoulder, pressing into the meat.
  • Place pork shoulder over indirect heat and cook with the lid closed for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 180°.
  • Remove from grill or smoker and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.

Notes

Store leftover smoked pork in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
To smoke a full pork shoulder (about 8 pounds) double the rub recipe and smoke for 1 hour per pound.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 934mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g