Pit Boss Pulled Pork Recipe
This Pit Boss Pulled Pork Recipe is slow cooked comfort food at its best. I make this recipe when I want smiles. The smell fills the yard.
Ingredients
- Pork shoulder or pork butt – 8 pounds
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar – 3 tablespoons
- Paprika – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder – 1 tablespoon
- Onion powder – 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
- Apple juice – 1 cup
- BBQ sauce – optional for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Pat the pork dry using paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick better.
Oil the Meat
- Rub olive oil all over the pork. Cover every side evenly.
Mix the Rub
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and chili powder in a bowl.
Season Generously
- Rub the seasoning mix over the pork. Press it gently into the meat.
Rest the Pork
- Let the pork rest at room temperature for thirty minutes before cooking.
Preheat the Pit Boss
- Set the Pit Boss to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to fully heat.
Place Pork on Grill
- Put the pork directly on the grill grates. Fat side up works best.
Spray for Moisture
- Spray pork with apple juice every hour. This keeps it moist.
Cook Low and Slow
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wrap the Pork
- Wrap the pork tightly in foil. Add a little apple juice inside.
Continue Cooking
- Place wrapped pork back on grill. Cook until temperature reaches 203 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rest the Meat
- Remove pork from grill. Let it rest wrapped for one hour.
Shred the Pork
- Unwrap pork carefully. Shred using forks or meat claws.
Mix and Serve
- Mix shredded pork with juices. Add BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use hickory or apple pellets for best flavor
- Keep the lid closed during cooking
- Resting the meat is very important
- Try honey instead of sugar for sweetness
- Add cayenne for extra heat