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Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Apple Cider Pulled Pork is a flavorful and delicious grilled pork butt recipe that will feed a crowd or the best meal prep for easy weeknight meals.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time5 hours 40 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider marinated pork, best pulled pork, juicy pulled pork, pork shoulder grilling recipe
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 26kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pork butt 7 - 10 pounds
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup dry rub

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire to 350° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Pat pork butt dry with paper towels and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Inject apple cider into pork butt using an injector.
  • Coat the outside of the pork with olive oil and sprinkle with dry rub, coating the entire pork butt.
  • Place on a grill over indirect fire, cooking with the grill closed. Keep the grill temperature between 300 and 325°.
  • Cook about 30 -40 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches about 205°, using a digital meat thermometer.
  • Remove from grill to a clean sheet pan. Rest for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Use large tined forks or meat claws to shred the pork.
  • Pork can be served immediately on sandwiches, tacos or topped with your favorite bbq sauce. 

Notes

How to Store and Reheat:

Store cooled shredded pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Vacuum seal and refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 1g