Smoked Pork Shoulder

Name: Smoked Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pork Shoulder; 1 pork shoulder, 2.7 – 3/6 kg; ⅓ cup Dijon mustard; handful oak and apple wood chunks; Dry Rub; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup paprika; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder; Mop Sauce; ½ cup apple cider vinegar; ½ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:8h

Brushed with Dijon mustard, rubbed with barbecue spices and cooked for 8 hours, this Smoked Pork Shoulder is tender and juicy. Mop sauce, with a dash of hot sauce, keeps the meat moist and subtly increases the spice index. Shred it for sandwiches or serve as a main dish with coleslaw and a side of baked beans. Pork shoulder is an ideal cut, especially if you’re new to smoking. The shoulder’s higher fat content keeps it moist and tender, even with prolonged smoking.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:16:27 GMT