Pulled Pork with Some Serious Bite Recipe

Name: Pulled Pork with Some Serious Bite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Johnnys All-Purpose Rub: A Kansas City Award Winner; (Use this on everything); 5 cups kosher salt; 2 1/4 cups paprika (for color); 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons celery powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 cup black pepper; 1 tablespoon powdered vegetable oil; 3 to 5 pounds pork butt, rinsed with cold water

Servings: persons

Johnnys All-Purpose Rub: A Kansas City Award Winner
(Use this on everything)
5 cups kosher salt
2 1/4 cups paprika (for color)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons celery powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoons garlic powder
1 cup black pepper
1 tablespoon powdered vegetable oil
3 to 5 pounds pork butt, rinsed with cold water

1
Add all of the rub ingredients to a small bowl or container and mix well.
2
To make this a special spicy rub, add 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper.
3
Now you have a real rockin' rub!
4
Heat a smoker to 225 degrees F.
5
Generously rub the entire butt with 1 1/2 cups Johnny's All-Purpose Seasoning.
6
Put it in a pan, cover and refrigerate overnight.
7
Remove pork from the refrigerator, uncover and put it in the smoker for approximately 7 to 8 hours.
8
Cooks Note: This can also be cooked in a home oven at 425 degrees F for 2 hours.
9
Remove the pork from the smoker to a cutting board and pull pork apart while still hot.
10
You are now ready to serve it your favorite way.

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Johnnys All-Purpose Rub: A Kansas City Award Winner, (Use this on everything), 5 cups kosher salt, 2 1/4 cups paprika (for color), and more.

Yes, Pulled Pork with Some Serious Bite falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pulled Pork with Some Serious Bite

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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