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smoked pork roast

Smoked Pork Roast

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Tender and delicious smoked pork roast
Course Main Course
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 8 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Pork Shoulder Roast (5-8 pounds)

Brine

  • ½ quart Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ quart Apple Juice
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Salt

Rub

  • 2 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

  • Prepare the brine by mixing apple juice, salt, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a large bowl.
  • Immerse the pork into the brine mixture.
  • Add water to the brine to cover the pork completely.
  • Refrigerate the pork in the brine overnight.
  • When ready to smoke the pork, remove it from the brine solution.
  • Prepare the rub by mixing salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
  • Coat the pork in the rub. Be generous and make sure the entire roast has a good coating.
  • Preheat the smoker to 275F. Use hickory or apple wood as desired.
  • Place pork roast in the smoker. Smoke for 5 hours.
  • Remove pork roast from the smoker and tightly wrapped meat with aluminum foil. Place back in the smoker and cook for 3 hours.
  • Let the meat rest for 30 minutes before serving. Using forks, shred the roast and serve on buns. Top with your favorite BBQ sauce.