Mar 22nd 2025

Smoked Mississippi Pulled Pork

Prep Time

15 MIN

Cook Time

8-10 HRS

Servings

8-10

Pellets

HICKORY

INGREDIENTS

100% Hickory Wood Pellets
1 Pork Butt (6-8 lbs)
Creole Mustard for a Binder
All Purpose Seasoning
Coarse Black Pepper
1 Packet Ranch Seasoning
1 Packet Au Jus Seasoning
1 Stick Butter, Unsalted
1 Jar Whole Pepperoncinis
Smoked Mississippi Pulled Pork

Get ready to wow your taste buds with this Smoked Mississippi Pulled Pork! Slow-cooked to perfection on your pellet grill using CookinPellets.com 100% Hickory Pellets, this tender, flavorful pork is infused with rich, smoky goodness and classic Mississippi flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or serving with your favorite sides, this easy dinner recipe will become a family favorite. Fire up the pellet grill and enjoy mouthwatering pulled pork with incredible hickory smoke flavor in every bite! Smoke On!

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Cook

  1. Fill the hopper of your pellet grill with CookinPellets.com 100% Hickory Pellets.
  2. Set temp to 275°
  3. Score fat cap on pork butt
  4. Season with coarse black pepper
  5. Season with all-purpose seasoning

Cook

  1. Place on smoker and smoke until the pork butt reaches 165° internal temp
  2. Remove pork butt from smoker and place in foil pan
  3. Sprinkle ranch & au jus packets onto pork butt
  4. Slice stick of butter into pats & place them on pork butt
  5. Place as many pepperoncinis onto pork butt as you'd like
  6. Pour juice from pepperoncinis around pork butt
  7. Wrap and place back onto smoker until it reaches 203° internal temp

Post-Cook

  1. Let pork butt rest for at least an hour
  2. Shred pork
  3. Serve over mashed potatoes. ENJOY and Smoke On!

COOKING TIPS

For best results, use CookinPellets.com Hickory Pellets for a bold smoky flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste, and be mindful of salt due to the sodium in the seasoning packets. Serve with coleslaw and pickles for a classic pulled pork sandwich experience!

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