Pork Shoulder

[joeduke]

I have a 4.5lb Pork Shoulder, what wood to smoke with? what rub? how long in the smoker?
this is my 1st attempt so would be glad of any advice you can give. :D

[viper125]

Any thing goes with pork! But pork shoulder or butt I usually go Hickory! It's my go to smoke.

[TedEbear]

how long in the smoker?

Most people seem to apply smoke for the first 3-4 hours.  I cook mine at 220*F until an internal temp of 195*F.  Figure on about 1.5 hours per lb.

[viper125]

I do 225 till 200 or until you can spin a fork in it with ease.  I also prefer 3-4 hours of smoke applied after the first hour.

[mikecorn.1]

I do 225* till 195* applying 4 hrs of smoke. The mesquite or hickory for me. Plan on 1.5 hrs per lb. start earlier than you think. You can always FTC. Good luck.


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[dman4505]

Temps and smoke times are spot on for mine however I've used the Special Blend and Cherry with good results.

Don

[Habanero Smoker]

I generally use pecan for pork, but apple works well.

[DjSaneR]

I think everyone's got you covered as far as cooking times.  As far as smoke, I go 4hrs with hickory.  Good luck and post pics!

[viper125]

Normally I do every thing in Hickory and just change smoking times. I play with the rest at the request of wife.

[Mani]

I generally use pecan for pork, but apple works well.

I second that. I use apple with the pork collars.

Rub, usually a simple 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rub. Four hours of smoke, then as said above, 225 till the temp hits 195.

The Jan's rub recipe sounds good so will try that at weekend!

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[mikecorn.1]

I generally use pecan for pork, but apple works well.

I second that. I use apple with the pork collars.

Rub, usually a simple 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rub. Four hours of smoke, then as said above, 225 till the temp hits 195.

The Jan's rub recipe sounds good so will try that at weekend!

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So I found this online after seeing your 6,5,4,3,2,1 with no ingredients. ;D


What is the one you posted?


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[Mani]

Mike, oops! Forgot about the all important ingredients!

I use

6 parts paprika
5 parts sugar
4 parts salt
3 parts lemon pepper
2 parts garlic
1 part mustard powder

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[Kahunas]

I usually go apple and maple for pork

[mikecorn.1]

Mike, oops! Forgot about the all important ingredients!

I use

6 parts paprika
5 parts sugar
4 parts salt
3 parts lemon pepper
2 parts garlic
1 part mustard powder

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Got it, thanks.


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