Memphis BBQ Pulled Pork Street Tacos

Allergens

Gluten, Soy (if using store-bought BBQ sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store
• bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
2. Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and generously apply the dry rub to all sides of the meat.
3. Preheat your grill or smoker to 250°F (120°C). Place the seasoned pork shoulder on the grate, fat side up, and smoke for 6 8 hours until tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
4. Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding.
5. In a saucepan, combine pulled pork with BBQ sauce and heat through.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is patience - letting the pork cook slowly will ensure it falls apart easily.

Notes

This recipe makes a large amount of pulled pork; adjust measurements according to desired yield.