The Ultimate Guide to Smoked Pulled Pork: Easy Juicy Recipes for Any Crowd

Smoked Pulled Pork

(Easy, Juicy, Crowd Favorite)

If you want BBQ that feeds a crowd and never disappoints—this is it.

Juicy, smoky, pull-apart pork that hits every time.

Quick Info

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8–10 hours

Temp: 225°F

Servings: 8–12

Ingredients

1 pork shoulder (8–10 lbs)

3 tbsp BBQ rub

1 cup apple cider vinegar or juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep

Trim excess fat

Season heavily on all sides

Step 2: Smoke

Preheat smoker to 225°F

Smoke until internal hits 165°F (~6 hours)

Step 3: Wrap

Wrap in foil or butcher paper

Add apple cider

Continue cooking

Step 4: Finish

Cook until 200–205°F internal

Probe should slide in easily

Step 5: Rest & Pull

Rest 1 hour

Shred and mix with juices

Step 6: Sauce & Serve

Add American Flame BBQ Sauce to taste

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Original Gourmet Sauce

Pro Tips

Don’t rush it—low and slow wins

Resting is critical

Use leftover juices for flavor

Related Reads

→ How Long to Smoke Meat

→ Best Wood for Smoking Pork

→ Brisket Guide

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