How To BBQ Pulled Pork ~ Recipe

Start with a pork shoulder and cook it low and slow for about 12 hours.

Aim for an internal temperature of 195 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wrap the pork shoulder in foil and let it rest for 1.5 to 2 hours after cooking.

Prepare the grill with charcoal and smoked wood for about 2 hours of smoke time.

Add a drip pan with a mixture of 50% water and 50% apple cider vinegar.

Rub the pork shoulder with mustard and pork rub, then let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Insert thermometer probes into the pork to monitor temperature.

Cook the pork shoulder at around 225 degrees Fahrenheit, adjusting as necessary.

Once the pork reaches 195 degrees, remove it from the grill and let it rest.

Shred the pork and mix with East Carolina barbecue sauce.

Assemble the pulled pork sandwich with deep-fried dill pickles on buns.

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