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
Yield: 1 (4 lb) roastRub Yield: 5 Tbsp
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Memphis Style Pork Rub
- 1 ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For The Pork
- 4 lb pork shoulder or butt
- 4 cups hickory wood chips
Instructions
- Mix the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Rub the pork shoulder or butt with as much rub will coat it generously. Cover the pork and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start smoking.
- Preheat your smoker to 225F, according to manufacturers instructions.
- 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.
- Chop the smoked pork, combining the crispy exterior and juicy interior meat.
- Serve piled on a bun and topped with Memphis BBQ Sauce and cole slaw, if desired.