Pumpkin Spiced Pulled Pork
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Score the fat cap of the pork shoulder.
- 2Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the pork shoulder.
- 3Season all sides of the pork shoulder heavily with all-purpose rub, patting it in.
- 4Place the pork shoulder on the smoker preheated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 5Remove the top of the pumpkin.
- 6Scoop out the seeds and guts from the pumpkin.
- 7Once the pork shoulder reaches an internal temperature of about 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit, place it inside the hollowed-out pumpkin.
- 8Add apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pumpkin with the pork.
- 9Place the top back on the pumpkin.
- 10Return the whole pumpkin to the smoker and continue cooking until the pork is tender.
- 11Remove the bone from the pork.
- 12Shred the meat and mix it with the juices inside the pumpkin.
Ingredients
- bone-in pork shoulder
- Worcestershire sauce
- all-purpose rub
- pumpkin
- apple cider
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
Equipment
traycutting boardknifesmokerbowl
Tips
- Save the pumpkin seeds for roasting.
- The pumpkin does not add to the flavor, but it's fun to do and looks pretty cool.
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