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SMOKED PULLED PORK

By Traeger Kitchen

Smoke it low, smoke it slow. This smoked pulled pork recipe is worth the wait, and this versatile smoked pulled pork can be served any way you like. Pro Tip: Smother the freshly shredded pork with one of our signature BBQ sauces for the ultimate taste.

Person holding pulled pork over a tray with a sandwich in the background

YIELDS: 8 SERVINGS

Prep Time 10MIN

Cook Time 9 HR

Pellets APPLE

SMOKED PULLED PORK

Smoke it low, smoke it slow. This smoked pulled pork recipe is worth the wait, and this versatile smoked pulled pork can be served any way you like. Pro Tip: Smother the freshly shredded pork with one of our signature BBQ sauces for the ultimate taste.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

In the video, we made this with our Pineapple Coleslaw and served it on a bun, but make it your own!

STEP 1

Start this pulled pork recipe by trimming the pork butt of excess fat. Generously season it all over with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub. Let sit while you heat the smoker.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1  (6-9 lb) bone-in pork butt
  •  Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub

STEP 2

Meanwhile, preheat the Traeger with the lid closed to 250°F; this will take about 15 minutes.

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250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

STEP 3

Insert a leave-in meat thermometer into the pork butt aiming for the center and avoiding any bone. Place the pork butt fat side up directly on the grill grate and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, 3 to 5 hours. The time will vary depending on the size of the pork butt, the weather, and your grill.

traeger

250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

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160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

STEP 4

On a large baking sheet, stack 4 large pieces of aluminium foil on top of each other, ensuring they are wide enough to wrap the pork butt entirely on all sides. If not, overlap the foil pieces to create a wider base. Transfer the pork butt to the center of the foil fat side up, then bring up the sides of the foil a little bit to create a boat before pouring the apple cider on top of the pork butt. Wrap the foil tightly around the pork, ensuring the tip of the meat thermometer is exposed and the cider does not escape for delicious Traeger pulled pork.

INGREDIENTS
  • 475 mL apple cider

STEP 5

Place the foil-wrapped pork butt back on the grill fat side up and cook until the internal temperature reaches 204°F, another 3 to 4 hours.

traeger

250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

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204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

STEP 6

Remove the pork from the grill. Allow the pork to rest for 45 minutes in the foil. Then, remove the pork from the foil and pour off any excess liquid into a fat separator.

STEP 7

Shred the meat, removing and discarding the bone and any excess fat. Add the separated liquid back into pork and season to taste with additional Pork & Poultry Rub. Optionally, add Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce or your favourite BBQ sauce to taste.

INGREDIENTS
  • To Taste Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce

STEP 8

Serve alone, in your favourite recipes, or on sandwiches. Refrigerate leftover pork in a covered container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for longer storage. Enjoy!

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