Best Apple Injected Smoked Pork Recipes

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BOB'S PULLED PORK ON A SMOKER



Bob's Pulled Pork on a Smoker image

This is the correct way to smoke a pork shoulder with professional results--from the brine, to the rub and sauce, to the rave reviews you will receive. Smoke is the key to breaking down the fat which adds flavor and moisture to the shoulder. Place in a bun with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Provided by bobthecook1

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 20h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 quart apple cider, or as needed
5 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 onion, chopped
3 cups hickory chips, or more as needed, soaked in water

Steps:

  • Place pork shoulder in a large pot and add enough apple cider to cover. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix about 1/4 cup sugar rub into cider; reserve remaining rub.
  • Cover pot and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  • Prepare smoker to about 210 degrees F (99 degrees C). Add enough wood chips to smoker.
  • Pour cider brine into the water pan of the smoker; add onion and about 1/4 cup more sugar rub. Spread remaining rub over pork shoulder. Transfer pork to the center of smoker.
  • Smoke pork until very tender, about 8 hours. Monitor hickory chips and liquid, adding more wood and water, respectively, as needed. Transfer pork to a large platter and cool for 30 minutes before shredding with forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 2690.8 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

SMOKED APPLE PORK BUTT



Smoked Apple Pork Butt image

Family favorite. Leftovers can be used for sandwiches as-is or in BBQ. Excellent hot or cold.

Provided by CarolynUp

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 13h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup kosher salt
⅓ cup ground black pepper
¼ cup ground paprika
¼ cup garlic powder
¼ cup Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried sage
½ cup apple cider
¼ cup apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops liquid smoke flavoring
7 pounds bone-in pork butt
½ cup yellow mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup whiskey barrel wood chips (such as Jack Daniel's®)
½ cup apple wood chips
½ cup apple juice concentrate
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and sage in a small container. Measure 1 tablespoon of the dry rub mixture into a large container that will fit the pork butt. Refrigerate remaining dry rub.
  • Mix apple cider, 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate, 2 tablespoons honey, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke into the large container to make marinade.
  • Score top of pork butt in a checkerboard pattern. Inject some of the marinade into the bottom, sides, and top of the pork butt. Place pork in the container with the remaining marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine whiskey barrel wood chips, apple wood chips, 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate, and water in a large resealable bag. Seal and let soak, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat an electric smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Fill smoker box with wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Remove pork from marinade; rub mustard and 1 tablespoon honey evenly on top. Coat pork butt heavily with dry rub. Place fat-side up on a rack.
  • Place the rack in the smoker; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) for medium or 170 degrees F (77 degrees C), 4 to 6 hours. Add additional soaked wood chips halfway through cooking time.
  • Place pork butt fat-side up on a large platter. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 20 minutes, turning over halfway through resting time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 3460.2 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

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