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Smoked Maple Pulled Pork Recipe
Use this sweet and savory smoked maple pulled pork for a variety of recipes! It's always an unexpected twist from traditional barbecue. Cooked low and slow.
Prep Time
8
hours
hrs
Cook Time
7
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Smoke
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
barbeque
Servings:
10
Calories:
427
kcal
Author:
Kita Roberts
Equipment
pellet smoker or grill
Ingredients
1 5
lbs
bone-in pork butt
For the Seasoning Blend
2
tbsp
salt
1
tbsp
brown sugar
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
paprika
1/2
tsp
cayenne powder
1/2
tsp
black pepper
1/2
tsp
cinnamon
1/4
tsp
nutmeg
For the Maple Glaze
1/2
cup
real maple syrup
1/4
cup
bourbon
Any whiskey works
1
tbsp
cayenne powder
Season to taste if you prefer more or less spice
pinch
salt
Instructions
Pat the pork butt dry and place on a clean work surface.
Whisk the salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a bowl.
Liberally season the entire pork shoulder.
Wrap and store in fridge until ready to smoke, at least 8 hours later.
Preheat your smoker to 225.
Smoke the pork until a wireless thermometer reads 195-201. This can take around 7 to 12 hours depending on your smoker.
Apply smoke for the first 3 hours for the best flavor.
Meanwhile, make the Maple Glaze.
Whisk the maple syrup, bourbon, cayenne powder and a pinch of salt in a small pan over medium heat.
Whisk until the cayenne has dissolved.
Lower heat and allow the glaze to thicken about 20 minutes longer. Keep warm.
During the last hour of cook time, baste the pork in the maple glaze every 20 minutes.
Pull the pork from the smoker and allow to cool before shredding.
Drizzle any of the remaining maple glaze over top.
Store in an airtight container or serve hot.
Notes
See my
notes on real maple syrup and grading here
. You can substitute with pulled chicken, turkey, or beef if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories:
427
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
51
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
163
mg
|
Sodium:
1574
mg
|
Potassium:
978
mg
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
370
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.4
mg
|
Calcium:
58
mg
|
Iron:
3.4
mg