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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| (5-7 lb) bone-in pork shoulder | 1 |
| Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub | As Needed |
| Apple juice, in food-grade spray bottle | 2 Cups |
| Blues Hog BBQ Sauce Champions Blend | To Taste |
| Hamburger buns | 10 |
Steps
If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food to warm up your soul on a chilly day, this smoked pork shoulder is calling your name! We're firing up the Traeger PRO 780 for this recipe, but don’t worry—any smoker will work its magic. Tender, juicy, and packed with smoky flavor, this is the kind of meal that turns a frosty afternoon into a cozy celebration. Whether you're piling it high on a bun or sneaking bites straight from the cutting board (no judgment!), this recipe is the perfect excuse to gather your crew and embrace the smoky goodness. Let’s get cooking! 🌟🔥
1. Generously season pork roast on all sides with Traeger Pork & Poultry rub.
2. When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
3. Put the roast on the grill grate, fat-side up and smoke for 3 hours. Spray the roast with apple juice every hour after the first hour.
4. After 3 hours, transfer pork to a disposable aluminum foil pan large enough to hold the roast. Increase the grill temperature to 250°F, and continue to cook for 6 to 8 additional hours, or until an instant read meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part, but not touching bone, registers 203°F. If the pork starts to brown too much, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
5. Carefully transfer the pork roast to a cutting board and let it rest for 20 minutes. Pour the juices from the bottom of the pan into a gravy separator. Discard any fat that has floated to the top.
6. With your hands (preferably protected from the heat with lined, heavy-duty rubber gloves) pull the pork into chunks. Discard the bone and any lumps of fat, including the cap. Pull each chunk into shreds and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
7. Season with additional rub and moisten with the reserved pork juice. Add your favorite Blues Hog BBQ Sauce (I recommend Champions Blend) to the pulled pork and mix well.
8. Pile the pork mixture onto hamburger buns and serve!
Enjoy and remember, you got this!
Written by: Phylicia Burd
Recipe by: Traeger