Electric Smoker Pulled Pork

Close view of shredded pulled pork on a cutting board with crispy bark pieces.

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This electric smoker pulled pork is cooked on low heat for about 7 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender while keeping it juicy and flavorful. This is a no-stress pulled pork recipe that works whether you’re hosting game-day, a party or just meal-prepping for the week.

Prep Time20

Cook Time7

Resting Time20

Total Time7 40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 336.94kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Electric Smoker

Ingredients

4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder pork butt
1-2 tablespoons yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
3-4 tablespoons BBQ seasoning

For Serving (optional)

½ cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving

Instructions

Preheat the smoker. Preheat your electric smoker to 225°F. Add wood chips or chunks (apple, hickory, or a mix).
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub all over with yellow mustard, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.
4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder, 1-2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 3-4 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
Place the pork in the smoker and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 195–203°F, about 7–8 hours.
Remove the pork from the smoker and allow it to rest for 20–30 minutes.
Shred the pork with forks, toss with BBQ sauce (if desired), and serve.
½ cup BBQ sauce

Notes

You know the pork is done when it falls apart in your hands; if not, it needs more time.
Don't shred until it has rested at least 20 minutes or you will end up with dry pork.

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