Smoky Pulled Pork BBQ with Signature Rub and Homemade Sauce
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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 129.7 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 17.1 g |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița