Pork Shoulder Barbecue

Slow-cooked American-style pork shoulder, rubbed with sugar and salt, then smoked until tender and served with vinegar BBQ sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 765.1 kcals 6120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.8 grams 78.5 grams
Fat 54.4 grams 435.2 grams
Protein 52.6 grams 420.4 grams
Cook Time
360 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Granulated Sugar
For the pork rub
50
g
Brown Sugar
Packed, for the BBQ sauce
CondimentsSauces
475
ml
Cider Vinegar
For the BBQ sauce
Liquids
250
ml
Water
For the BBQ sauce
Meat
2.2
kg
Pork Shoulder
Preferably bone-in and skin-on, Boston butt
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Kosher Salt
For the pork rub
2.75
tsp
Fine Sea Salt
For the BBQ sauce
4
tsp
Hot Pepper Flakes
For the BBQ sauce
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, for the BBQ sauce
Other
2
handful
Hickory Chips
Or oak or apple wood

Steps

  • Mix salt and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the rub over the pork shoulder 1 to 3 days before grilling.
  • Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern if present and rub in seasoning.
  • Refrigerate uncovered and bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes.
  • Place a tray of water under the cooking grate on the unheated section of the grill.
  • Adjust burners to maintain a temperature between 95°C and 150°C.
  • Place drained wood chips in a smoker box over the heat source.
  • Position the pork on the grill above the water pan with the fat side up.
  • Cover and roast for 4 to 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 90°C.
  • Crank heat to 260°C for a few minutes if crackling or bark is needed.
  • Rest the meat for 20 to 30 minutes before shredding.
  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppers in a bowl for the sauce.
  • Pull the pork apart and mix with a splash of sauce before serving.