Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe: Founder’s Feast Smoky Perfection

Listen up, BBQ folks! Travis “Smoke Daddy” Wheeler here, straight from Franklin, Tennessee, with my Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe using Founder’s Feast seasoning. This ain’t no quick grill job—it’s low and slow, hickory-smoked perfection, with a bark and smoke ring that’ll make you proud. I’m all about the science of BBQ, so let’s get those meat temps right and fire up the smoker!

Ingredients for Your Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe

• 5-7 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt)
• 3 tablespoons Founder’s Feast seasoning
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• Hickory wood chunks for smoking

How to Smoke Pork Shoulder

1. First, trim excess fat from pork shoulder. Rub with mustard, then coat with Founder’s Feast seasoning, salt, and pepper. Wrap and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
2. Next, preheat smoker to 225°F with hickory wood chunks. Place pork shoulder fat-side up on the grates.
3. Then, smoke for 6-8 hours, spritzing with a mix of apple cider vinegar and apple juice every hour, until internal temperature hits 165°F.
4. After that, wrap pork in butcher paper or foil (Texas crutch) and continue smoking for 3-5 hours until internal temperature reaches 200-205°F.
5. Finally, remove, rest in a cooler for 1 hour, then shred. Serve with BBQ sauce or on buns.

Smoking Tips from Smoke Daddy

For the best Smoked Pork Shoulder Recipe, maintain a steady 225°F—don’t rush it! Additionally, spritzing keeps the meat moist and builds that killer smoke ring. For more BBQ science, check Serious Eats.

Serving Ideas

Serve with coleslaw and baked beans for a classic BBQ plate. Moreover, pile it on buns with pickles for killer sandwiches.

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• Smoked Brisket Recipe
• Kansas City BBQ Ribs Recipe
• Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe
• Grilled Vegetables Recipe
• Cornbread Recipe

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