Steps to Make Smoked Pork Shoulder

Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

Spend some $$ at the supermarket on a deep aluminum foil roasting pan that is disposable and cover with aluminum foil.

Recipe Summary Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

Before I had a smoker, I used this to satisfy my pulled pork or carnitas craving. This meat is great in pulled pork sandwiches (see my coleslaw recipe) or in tacos. If you do not have all the spice rub ingredients, just get creative and use what you have. It will still turn out great. It is always a party-favorite. Enjoy.

Ingredients | Smoked Pork Shoulder

6 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons onion powder

1 tablespoon mustard seed

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

salt to taste

1 (3 pound) pork butt roast, or more to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups water

2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

2 dried chipotle chile peppers, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, mustard seed, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a small bowl.

Rub pork roast liberally with brown sugar mixture.

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork roast; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add water, liquid smoke, and chipotle peppers.

Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pull apart with tongs.

Info | Smoked Pork Shoulder

prep: 20 mins cook: 6 hrs 12 mins total: 6 hrs 32 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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