Pork is my
favorite meat to smoke; it turns out so moist and flavorful. I like to brine a
roast before smoking it to add more depth of flavor.
This is
always a hit when served up at a pot-luck dinner!!
If you are
lucky enough to have any left-overs they make for a great pulled pork sandwich,
just place the meat in a pot with a bit of water and BBQ sauce and heat through
then serve it over a bun topped with coleslaw, YUMMY!!!
INGREDIENTS
5 to 6
pounds roast pork
BRINE:
4 cups
water
1 cup rice
vinegar
1/2 cup
brown sugar
1/4 cup sea
salt
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Prague
powder #1
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2
teaspoon fennel seed
DRY RUB:
2
tablespoons brown sugar
2
tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoon
garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon
ground mustard powder
1 teaspoon
chili powder
1/2
teaspoon ground fennel seed
1/2
teaspoon sea salt
1/2
teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2
teaspoon dried thyme
DIRECTIONS
Mix the
brine ingredients together in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and
simmer while stirring until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved; set
aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
Pour the
brine mixture into a large plastic bag (I use a clear garbage bag) and add the
pork roast.
Remove as
much of the air as you can from the plastic bag and tie it securely; place this
in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Remove the
roast from the brine and place it onto a surface lined with plastic wrap.
Mix
together the rub ingredients and rub half of the mixture over the roast making
sure you get it into all the creases and crevices; turn over and repeat on the
other side.
Wrap with
the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Remove the
roast from the plastic wrap, prepare the smoker according to manufacturer’s directions
and place the roast on a rack of the smoker.
Smoke for 8 to 9 hours at 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove
roast from smoker, set it on a flat work station and shred it apart with two
forks.
Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that not all dried herbs and spices are gluten free so check the labels to make sure the brand you are using is gluten free. The same applies for prepackaged store-bought items, check the labels to be sure. If in doubt, call the toll free number on packaging to be safe and to make your cooking/eating experience is truly gluten free.
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