Pulled Pork

By ngteller

Alton Brown's version

Ingredients

• 6-8 lb pork butt
• 8.5 oz molasses (by weight)
• 12 oz kosher salt (ground in food processor)
• 2 quarts h2o
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Combine molasses, salt, and water in larger (6 quart) covered container. Add pork, making sure it is completely submerged in the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Grind cumin, fennel, and coriander and grind. Add chili powder, onion powder, and paprika and mix.

Remove pork from brine and pat dry. Sprinkle rub evenly and pat into meat. (You may want to wear latex gloves on this step, but not required.

Heat smoker to 210F. Cook in smoker 2-3 hours (maintaining temperature.) Heat an oven to 300F.

Wrap pork in foil and place in center of oven. Cook another 3-4 hours.