Lee's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork. One of my absolute favorite things to do in the summer is to get up early and get the smoker going for an all-day smoke-a-thon. Ok, so maybe the getting up early part isn't my favorite…but the results are worth it! Lee's BBQ in Haslet Texas is locates across from Haslet City Hall.

By placing the meat in a smoker, surrounding it with flavorful smoke, and letting it cook at a low temperature for a long time, you make a tender and tasty meat, a method that is ideal for pulled pork. Place a drip pan under the grate where the pork will be. Monitor hickory chips and liquid, adding more wood and water, respectively, as needed. You can Cook Lee's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork using 5 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Lee's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork

Lets Go Prepare 1 of (5-8 lb) bone in pork shoulder (Butt).
Lets Go Prepare as needed of Your favorite rub.
It's as needed of Prepared yellow mustard.
What You needis as needed of Hickory chips.
It's as needed of Apple juice.

It honestly was the best pulled pork that I have ever had.our dinner guests agreed! The second time I made it, I completely covered the pork with yellow mustard prior to. Pile this smoked pulled pork high on buttered, toasted buns and pour some of your favorite barbecue sauce over it and it is heaven on a bun! My favorite BBQ sauce to serve with pulled pork is a mustard and vinegar based sauce that is specific to South Carolina known as Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce.

Lee's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork step by step

Liberally coat your pork shoulder with your rub and then apply a liberal coat of yellow mustard. Put in refrigerator uncovered for at least 12 hours..
Prepare smoker or grill. Soak hickory chips in hot water for at least 30 minutes. I like my smoker to be between 225-250 degrees..
Smoke pork shoulder for 2-3 hours with a nice constant smoke. I usually will flip over once. I'm not trying to cook at this point, just smoke..
When done smoking put pork shoulder in a large roasting pan. Add enough apple cider to come up around 1/2" along the side of your pan. This will become your sauce. Cover with a lid and cook at 225 degrees. This will take some time. For a 7-8 pound shoulder you can figure around 7 hours. I promise you it is worth your time..
Pork shoulder will be done when you can easily pull out the bone. Refer to picture..
When cool enough to handle, shred with two forks, your hands or a knife. Season the meat with your rub as you go. Use the sauce left in your pan to moisten the meat. Feeds a crowd. Freezes well. Have fun. Enjoy. Message me with any questions you might have..

This smoked pulled pork is pork shoulder coated in a homemade spice rub, then smoked until tender. Serve your pulled pork butt as-is, or pile it into a roll to make pulled pork sandwiches! I use my smoker to enjoy my favorite barbecue restaurant style food at home. Serve Hickory Pulled Pork with potato salad, coleslaw, and iced tea for a delicious summer supper. My first attempt at pulled pork.