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Electric Smoked Pulled Pork

Tender and flavorful pulled pork smoked to perfection using an electric smoker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
Dry Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Wood Chips
  • 2 cups hickory wood chips soaked in water for 30 minutes
Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. Mix all dry rub ingredients in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's well coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
Preheat the Smoker
  1. Preheat your electric smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add the soaked wood chips to the smoker box.
Smoke the Pork
  1. Place the pork shoulder in the smoker and close the lid. Smoke for approximately 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
Rest and Shred
  1. Remove the pork from the smoker and wrap it in aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes. After resting, shred the pork using two forks.
Serve
  1. Serve the pulled pork with barbecue sauce on buns or as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider injecting the pork with a marinade before applying the dry rub.

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