Smoky Pulled Pork BBQ with Signature Rub and Homemade Sauce

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Ingredients: 16

Delight in the mouthwatering flavors of this smoky pulled pork BBQ, featuring a signature rub and a delectable homemade sauce. The pork is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a dark, crusty exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. Serve it on a bun or savor it with a fork for a truly satisfying meal.

Ingredients

6 lbs pork butt
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons onion powder or 1 tablespoon onion salt
2 tablespoons dry mustard
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or less if desired)
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup molasses
1⁄2 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

    1. Place the dry rub ingredients in a large Ziplock Bag and mix thoroughly.
    2. Rinse the pork butt and sprinkle it generously with the dry rub. Using a knife, poke holes all over the entire surface of the pork.
    3. Ensure the pork butt is well coated with the rub.
    4. Place the seasoned pork butt in a large container, cover it with saran wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
    5. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
    6. Allow the sauce to cool, then pour it into a quart jar or a sealable container.
    7. The sauce can be refrigerated and sealed for at least 6 months.
    8. After 8 hours or the next day, preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
    9. Place the pork butt in the oven uncovered for 6 hours. Test if the pork pulls apart easily after 6 hours. If not, continue cooking until it does.
    10. The pork will have a dark, crusty exterior and a moist, delicious interior.
    11. Once the pork is pulled, pour the sauce over it and mix well.
    12. This recipe makes a generous amount of BBQ; you can freeze half for future enjoyment.
    13. The BBQ can be frozen for up to 6 months.
    14. Serve the BBQ on a bun or enjoy it directly with a fork!
    15. Enjoy!

Aug 04, 2024