Ridiculously Tasty Pulled Pork

This pulled pork recipe with Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next barbecue or gathering. The pork shoulder is coated with a flavorful spice rub made with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then slow-smoked until it’s tender and juicy. The real star of the show, however, is the Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce, which adds a unique flavor profile to the dish.

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This hot sauce has a medium heat level with a rich and smoky flavor from the Meco chipotle peppers. The addition of mustard and cumin provides a tangy and earthy flavor, while the Bartlett pear juice and figs add a subtle sweetness. The scotch bonnet chile peppers slowly build in heat, creating a sneaky and enjoyable heat that lingers in your mouth.

Once the pork shoulder is done smoking, it’s braised in a mixture of Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, and brown sugar. This braising liquid infuses the pork with even more flavor and helps to keep it moist and tender.

Serving the pulled pork on soft buns or rolls with coleslaw and more Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce creates a delicious and satisfying sandwich. The flavors of the pork, spice rub, and hot sauce blend together perfectly, creating a mouthwatering and memorable meal. Whether you’re a fan of pulled pork or hot sauce, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Ingredients:

• 1 (5-6 pound) pork shoulder, bone-in
• 1/4 cup Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 onion, sliced

For serving:

• 8-10 soft buns or rolls
• Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
2. Mix together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a rub.
3. Rub the pork shoulder all over with the spice rub, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies.
4. Place the pork shoulder onto the smoker and smoke for 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. While the pork is smoking, make the braising liquid. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
6. After the pork has smoked for 4-5 hours, remove it from the smoker and place it into a disposable aluminum pan.
7. Pour the braising liquid over the pork and add the sliced onions.
8. Cover the pan tightly with foil and return it to the smoker.
9. Continue to smoke the pork for another 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F.
10. Remove the pan from the smoker and let the pork rest for 20-30 minutes.
11. Using two forks, shred the pork into small pieces.
12. Serve the pulled pork on soft buns or rolls, topped with coleslaw if desired, and drizzled with more Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce.

Enjoy your pulled pork with the delicious Lucky Dog Brown Label Hot Sauce that will add a unique medium heat chipotle flavor with the subtle sweetness of pear juice and figs, and a creeping heat of the scotch bonnet chile that builds in heat in a slow & sneaky way.

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