Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Embark on backyard adventures with Embers Only BBQ and the Big Joe Grill-Series III, where every meal becomes a special occasion filled with flavor, fun, and traditional BBQ recipes. Get ready to impress your friends and family with the first recipe in the 'Big Joe Backyard BBQ' series: Pulled Pork Sandwiches! Slow-cooked to perfection on your Kamado Joe, this pork butt is seasoned with your favorite BBQ rub and smoked until it's fall-apart tender. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or looking for an indulgent weekend meal, these pulled pork sandwiches are the perfect centerpiece for any gathering.

Instructions

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   Clear out the ash from the firebox and fill it with large lump charcoal.

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   Add 3-4 wood chunks (fruit woods like apple or cherry pair well with pork).

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   Set up your grill for indirect cooking with either ceramic plates or a SlōRoller and place an aluminum pan under the expected location of the pork butt to catch drippings.

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   Bring the grill temperature up to 225-250°F.

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   Score the fat cap of the pork butt in a crosshatch pattern.

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   Liberally season with 1/2 cup of your choice of BBQ rub, ensuring the meat is well-coated.

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    Place the pork butt on the preheated grill with the fat cap up.

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    nsert a meat thermometer into the deepest part of the pork, avoiding the bone. Aim for an internal temperature of 203°F, which typically takes 12-15 hours.

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    Note that the pork butt will enter the “stall” phase at around 150-170°F, where the temperature plateaus for several hours. You can either wait it out to develop a flavorful bark (recommended) or speed up the process by increasing the grill temperature to 275°F or wrapping the meat in aluminum foil.

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    Once the pork butt reaches 203°F internally, remove it from the grill and wrap it tightly in three layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.

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    Wrap the foil-wrapped pork in several beach blankets and rest it in an empty cooler for 1-4 hours.

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    Using two forks or thermal gloves under food service gloves, shred the pork into small pieces.

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    Mix the shredded pork with 2 cups of BBQ sauce.

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    Serve the pulled pork on buns for delicious pulled pork sandwiches.

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