Cherry Smoked Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
Our mouthwatering Cherry Smoked Pulled-Pork Sandwiches are a barbecue lover's dream, offering a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, with each tender bite delivering an explosion of taste that lingers on your palate.
INGREDIENTS:
20 Soft fresh baked buns
10 pounds of Pork Shoulder
UseThe Universal Basic BBQ Brine
Brine for 24 hours
Take roast out of brine and pat dry. Cover with pork rub.
Pulled Pork Rub:
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
For mop:
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
PREPARATION:
It's time to fire up your smoker with some nice size beer soaked wood chips or chunks,Cherry Wood...whatever you like. Following manufacturer's instructions and using lump charcoal and 1/2 cup drained wood chips for smoker or 1 cup for barbecue, start fire and bring temperature of smoker or barbecue to 225°F. to 250°F.
Place pork on rack in smoker or barbecue.
Cover; cook until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 165°F., turning pork and brushing with cold mop every 45 minutes, about 6 hours total. Add more charcoal as needed to maintain 225°F. to 250°F. temperature and more drained wood chips (1/2 cup for smoker or 1 cup for barbecue with each addition) to maintain smoke level.
Transfer pork to clean rimmed baking sheet. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Shred into bite-size pieces. Mound on platter. Pour any juices from sheet over pork. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer pork and any juices to baking dish.
Cover with foil; chill. Before continuing, rewarm pork, covered, in 350°°F. oven about 30 minutes.) Divide pork among bottoms of buns. Drizzle lightly with barbecue sauce.
Use my light Carolina Red BBQ Sauce. Top with coleslaw. Cover with tops of buns.
Our Cherry Smoked Pulled-Pork Sandwiches are meticulously prepared to perfection, ensuring that each bite is a culinary delight. The slow smoking process allows the pork to absorb the rich, smoky essence of cherry wood, creating a unique and unforgettable taste experience.
