How To Cook Pulled Pork On A Pellet Smoker - Pit Boss

So I used my Pit Boss Austin XL for the very first time this weekend. I selected a 9lbs pork shoulder from Fry's Grocery Store and used the pork rub from the Pork Shop out in Queen Creek.

Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!

I followed the instructions found in the owner's manual the day before to prime the hopper and to burn off the grill for first time use. Everything worked and the procedures went off without any problems.

The night before, I scored the fat cap with a sharp knife and rubbed the meat with the Pork Shop rub, wrapped it in plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge. Then about 12 hours before we were planning to eat, I fired up the wood pellet grill and prepared to smoke the pork shoulder for a pulled pork dinner with great friends!

The video shows how I smoked the pork butt. No hocus-pocus. And the meat was really amazing! My wife and our friends made terrific sides like grilled zucchini, smashed potatoes, and mozzarella-tomato-basil appetizers. Pair all that with your beverage of choice and you'll find yourself smack dab in the middle of a good time!

Step By Step Instructions on How I Cooked This Pork Shoulder on My Pellet Grill:

• ​The Night Before - Rub the meat with your favorite rub

1. Plan your cooking time based on 1.5 hrs per pound of meat at 225 degrees. For our dinner on the video I rounded the numbers and cooked the meat for about 12 hours at 225 degrees. Check the temperature with your digital thermometer to make sure your meat is at proper eating temperature (170 degrees or more).
2. When your done smoking, take the meat off the grill, wrap with foil, wrap in a towel or blanket, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. After resting, unwrap the meat, get your claws out, and start pulling
4. Consider sprinkling a little more of your favorite rub on the meat.
5. Eat until you're a happy camper!

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