Pumpkin Spiced Pulled Pork

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Score the fat cap of the pork shoulder.
  2. 2Score the fat cap of the pork shoulder.
  3. 3Score the fat cap of the pork shoulder.
  4. 4Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the pork shoulder.
  5. 5Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the pork shoulder.
  6. 6Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the pork shoulder.
  7. 7Season all sides of the pork shoulder heavily with all-purpose rub, patting it in.
  8. 8Season all sides of the pork shoulder heavily with all-purpose rub, patting it in.
  9. 9Season all sides of the pork shoulder heavily with all-purpose rub, patting it in.
  10. 10Place the pork shoulder on the smoker preheated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  11. 11Place the pork shoulder on the smoker preheated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  12. 12Place the pork shoulder on the smoker preheated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  13. 13Remove the top of the pumpkin.
  14. 14Remove the top of the pumpkin.
  15. 15Remove the top of the pumpkin.
  16. 16Scoop out the seeds and guts from the pumpkin.
  17. 17Scoop out the seeds and guts from the pumpkin.
  18. 18Scoop out the seeds and guts from the pumpkin.
  19. 19Once the pork shoulder reaches an internal temperature of about 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit, place it inside the hollowed-out pumpkin.
  20. 20Once the pork shoulder reaches an internal temperature of about 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit, place it inside the hollowed-out pumpkin.
  21. 21Once the pork shoulder reaches an internal temperature of about 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit, place it inside the hollowed-out pumpkin.
  22. 22Add apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pumpkin with the pork.
  23. 23Add apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pumpkin with the pork.
  24. 24Add apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pumpkin with the pork.
  25. 25Place the top back on the pumpkin.
  26. 26Place the top back on the pumpkin.
  27. 27Place the top back on the pumpkin.
  28. 28Return the whole pumpkin to the smoker and continue cooking until the pork is tender.
  29. 29Return the whole pumpkin to the smoker and continue cooking until the pork is tender.
  30. 30Return the whole pumpkin to the smoker and continue cooking until the pork is tender.
  31. 31Remove the bone from the pork.
  32. 32Remove the bone from the pork.
  33. 33Remove the bone from the pork.
  34. 34Shred the meat and mix it with the juices inside the pumpkin.
  35. 35Shred the meat and mix it with the juices inside the pumpkin.
  36. 36Shred the meat and mix it with the juices inside the pumpkin.

Ingredients

  • bone-in pork shoulder
  • bone-in pork shoulder
  • bone-in pork shoulder
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • all-purpose rub
  • all-purpose rub
  • all-purpose rub
  • pumpkin
  • pumpkin
  • pumpkin
  • apple cider
  • apple cider
  • apple cider
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg
  • 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.
Pumpkin Spiced Pulled Pork | Clip Recipe