Barbecue Baked Potatoes with Smoked Pork Shoulder
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1
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and all of the spices. Rub on all sides of the pork and set aside.
2
To prepare the grill for smoking, configure charcoals using the snake method, and add Kingsford™ Wood Chips with Hickory along the line of coals.
3
Place a foil pan with hot water in the center of the snake. Light about eight briquets in a chimney. When ready, pile all of the lit coals at the head of the charcoal snake. The coals will burn down slowly as the meat cooks.
4
Place the pork shoulder fat side up on the rack, cover with the lid, and bring the temperature up to a constant 250°F, using the vents to regulate heat.
5
Check the temperature of the grill every hour, adding more charcoal and wood chips as needed to maintain heat.
6
Smoke for 8–9 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches about 205°F. Carefully remove from the grill and let rest for at least 15 minutes before shredding into large chunks.
7
To cook the potatoes, remove the wood chips and prepare the charcoal fire for indirect cooking, situating the coals on one side of the grill. Preheat to 450°F.
8
Wash the potatoes and wrap each one in foil. Place over indirect heat, away from the coals, and close the lid. Cook until the potatoes soften, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
9
Transfer the potatoes to a cutting board. Cut a slit in the top of each one and divide the butter, sour cream, jalapeños, cheese and avocados between them.
10
Top each with about 3/4 cup of pulled pork and garnish with cilantro.
Cooking for 4 people
Ingredients
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dark brown sugar
2 tbsp.
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kosher salt
1 tbsp.
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black pepper
1 tsp.
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garlic powder
1 tsp.
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onion powder
1 tsp.
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smoked paprika
1 tsp.
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cayenne pepper
0.25 tsp.
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7 lb. pork shoulder
1
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large baking potatoes
4
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butter
4 tbsp.
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plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
0.25 cup
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jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
1
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shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup
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large avocado, diced
1
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freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Kingsford™ Wood Chips with Hickory
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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