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Memphis Style BBQ Smoked Pork

Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. That’s Memphis style BBQ. Our Memphis style barbecue pulled pork sandwich recipe brings smoked pork to perfection.Yield: 1 (4 lb) roastRub Yield: 5 Tbsp

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
11 hrs
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Memphis Style Pork Rub
  • 1 ½ Tbsp paprika
  • ½ Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ Tbsp salt
  • ½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
For The Pork
  • 4 lb pork shoulder or butt
  • 4 cups hickory wood chips

Instructions

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  1. Mix the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Rub the pork shoulder or butt with as much rub will coat it generously. Cover the pork and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start smoking.
  4. Preheat your smoker to 225F, according to manufacturers instructions.
  5. Smoke the pork at 225F for 6-8 hours, until meat is dark and crispy on the outside and the inside registers 190F, adding more wood chips every 30 minutes.
  6. Chop the smoked pork, combining the crispy exterior and juicy interior meat.
  7. Serve piled on a bun and topped with Memphis BBQ Sauce and cole slaw, if desired.