Pulled Pork With Wet Mustard Rub
A wet mustard rub gives this pulled pork wonderful flavor. You will need a mortar and pestle to grind the citrus peels and rosemary leaves.
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- Cooking:
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 1(5- to 6-pound) boneless pork butt
- Optional: 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- For the Rub:
- 2cups Dijon mustard
- 1cup minced parsley
- ½cup minced dried orange peel (or lemon peel)
- ½cup rosemary leaves (crushed)
- ¼cup black pepper
- 2teaspoons salt
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the rub ingredients into a paste.Step 3
Coat the pork shoulder with the rub, making sure to cover all sides. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.Step 4
Preheat a smoker and prepare for an 8 hour smoke. Make sure the wood chips are soaked and drained before using.Step 5
Unwrap the pork shoulder and place in the smoker. Smoke for about 8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 185 F. Add charcoal and wood chips as necessary to keep the temperature low, around 225 F.Step 6
Once the pork is cooked, remove from the smoker and wrap tightly in aluminum foil; allow to sit for 1 hour.Step 7
Unwrap the pork butt and shred using 2 large forks or shredding tools.Step 8
If desired, combine the pork with your favorite barbecue sauce.Step 9
Serve and enjoy.