PREP TIME: 15 min
TIME: 8-12 hours
SERVES: 6-8
WOOD TYPE: Hickory, Pecan
DIFFICULTY: 3 of 5
Introducing Smoked Pulled Pork Spuds by Holy Smokers Rub Co: Fluffy baked potatoes loaded with tender, slow-smoked pulled pork, topped with melty cheddar cheese, a drizzle of BBQ sauce, and a flavorful kick from our Honey Bacon Hog Rub. This is comfort food elevated to BBQ heaven!
Ingredients:
For the Pulled Pork:
- 1 (6-8 lb) pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder)
- 1/4 cup Holy Smokers Honey Bacon Hog Rub
- 1/2 cup apple juice (for spritzing)
For the Spuds:
- 8 large russet potatoes (baked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Holy Smokers Honey Bacon Hog Rub (to sprinkle on the spuds)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for baking potatoes)
- HSRC 40 BBQ Rub
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Crispy bacon bits
- Pickled jalapeños
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Instructions:
- Prepare the Pulled Pork:
- Season the Pork: Rub the pork shoulder with a light coat of yellow mustard as a binder. Generously apply Holy Smokers Honey Bacon Hog Rub on all sides of the pork. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes for the rub to penetrate.
- Smoke the Pork: Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Place the pork shoulder in the smoker and cook low and slow for 8-12 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 201-205°F for tender, pull-apart pork. Spritz the pork every 2 hours with apple juice to keep it moist.
- Rest and Shred: Once the pork reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes. Then, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Bake the Potatoes:
- Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes clean, pierce them with a fork, and rub them with olive oil & Holy Smokers Rub Co 40 BBQ Rub.
- Bake: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Assemble the Smoked Pulled Pork Spuds:
- Cut the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top with Cheese: Add a generous handful of shredded cheddar cheese inside each potato, allowing it to melt.
- Add Pulled Pork: Pile on a generous portion of the smoked pulled pork.
- Drizzle BBQ Sauce: Drizzle the top with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Sprinkle Honey Bacon Hog Rub: Finish with an extra sprinkle of Holy Smokers Honey Bacon Hog Rub on top for a burst of flavor.
- Add Optional Toppings:
- Top with sour cream, green onions, crispy bacon bits, and pickled jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Loaded Pulled Pork Spuds hot, packed with smoky BBQ flavor, melty cheese, and a kick of spice from the Honey Bacon Hog Rub.
These spuds are the ultimate BBQ comfort food, with fluffy potatoes loaded up with tender pulled pork, gooey cheese, and your favorite BBQ toppings!