How long do you smoke a pork shoulder at 225?

At 225, figure roughly 2 hours per pound of meat, so the same piece of smoked pork shoulder takes from 12- 16 hours at 225. There are a lot of factors in how long it takes, including the humidity in the air, how consistent the grill holds temperature, the outside temperature, and more.

How long does it take to cook a pork shoulder on a pellet grill?

Set temperature to 225°F, close lid, and preheat pellet grill 10 to 15 minutes. Place pork, fat cap side up, on grill grate, close lid, and grill, basting with apple juice mixture every hour, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 150°F to 155°F, 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours.

What do you spray on pulled pork when smoking?

Apple cider vinegar, apple juice, water: these are combined and sprayed onto the pork shoulder every hour or so.

Should I dry rub pork shoulder overnight?

The meat will drain some excess brine. I will pat it relatively dry, apply a liberal amount of mustard all over, and apply the dry rub and wrap it up overnight. The mustard allows the dry rub to adhere better, and the vinegar helps in the cooking process.

Do you cook pulled pork fat side down?

Place pork butt on the smoker, fat side up and close the lid. Smoke for 6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Turn the butt fat-side down. Smoke for 2 more hours or until the internal temperature registers 195 degrees.

Should I put rub on pork shoulder overnight?

How long can a rub stay on meat?

Use about one tablespoon for every pound of meat. You can apply a rub right before you cook or a few hours ahead of time for basic grilling or up to 24 hours ahead if you’re hot-smoking. Dry-rubs will stay fresh for about six months if kept in an air-tight jar in a cool, dark place.

How long to cook pork butt on Traeger Grill?

Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub 4 Place the pork butt fat side up directly on the grill grate and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, about 3 to 5 hours. Grill : 250 ˚F

What kind of RUB do you use on pulled pork?

This first place pulled pork is injected with an apple juice and spice blend, rubbed down with some sweet and savory Pork and Poultry Rub and smoked low and slow until it falls apart in true BBQ fashion. Sorry, something went wrong. Please refresh your page or try again later.

What’s the best flavor for Traeger pulled pork?

Favorite wood pellet flavors for Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork. Our absolute favorites are apple, oak, and hickory. Apple is mild and a natural pairing for pork (especially with an Apple Cider Brine). Oak is classic Texas BBQ and goes with anything.

What do you put on a Traeger pellet grill?

Sprinkle each pork butt with 1 cup brown sugar, ¾ cup butter, ¼ cup hot sauce, and ¼ cup Traeger Pork and Poultry Rub. Add ¾ cup apple juice to pan. Cover each pan with foil, sealing it tightly.