Category: Pulled Pork

You’ve probably seen Aaron Franklin smoke a brisket, but how does he smoke a pork butt for pulled pork? Texas isn’t known for smoked pork, and Franklin admits he doesn’t cook it very often. But...

Spritzing pulled pork during the cook is an important part of the smoking process. If you want tender, juicy pulled pork, spritzing is one of the best techniques to reduce the likelihood of dry...

Pulled pork can dry out easily, so it’s important not to overcook it. Low-and-slow barbecue differs from traditional cooking because we cook to internal meat temperature rather than a specific...

A common question people ask is “should I cook pork butt fat-side-up or fat-side-down?”. So which way is better? Turns out, there are pros and cons for both ways. In this article, I’ll explore...

There’s nothing worse than dry, pulled pork. Timing is everything when cooking pork shoulder, so you want to remove it from the smoker at the perfect time so that your pulled pork is tender and...

Holding or resting a pork butt in a cooler after its cooked is common practice among barbecue experts. This barbecue trick has several benefits, especially with your time planning. Resting meat after...