Smoked Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt) And Vegetable Medley- It Won't Hurt A bit!!

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are a more affordable protein option.

Preheat the Traeger grill to smoke setting, around 150°F.

Place the pork shoulder in a half pan catering pan, ensuring it fits securely to avoid spills.

Unwrap the pork shoulder from its packaging to retain juices.

Season both sides of the pork shoulder liberally with the sweet Mosquite barbecue seasoning, no salt seasoning, and granulated garlic.

Cook the pork shoulder fat side up to allow fat to render off during cooking.

Mix the Alpine spiced apple cider to create a braising liquid and pour it into the bottom of the pan with the pork.

Place the uncovered pork shoulder in the Traeger grill and smoke for the first 4 hours without aluminum foil.

After 4 hours, increase the heat to finish cooking the pork shoulder for an additional 3 hours, totaling 7 hours of cooking time.

Prepare vegetables for grilling while the pork is cooking, using leftover vegetables from the refrigerator.

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