Tex-Mex Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder is wonderful when smoked over a wood fire. It creates excellent pulled pork for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, sandwiches, etc. My wife enjoys my Tex-Mex version better than the standard BBQ pulled pork. There is no set recipe as I just use what ingredients I have on hand. I normally buy pork shoulders when they are on sale. This is a compilation of different cooks I have done. 

 

pork butts

gather your fuel & start the fire

various injection ideas

Injection:
2 tall shots lemon lime soda
1 tall shot tequila or moon shine
1/2 tsp fajita seasoning

start by injecting the butt

HungryHeath taco seasoning*

 

 

 

apply taco seasoning then marinate for 4 hours

into the smoker for around 8 hours at 225°- 250°

smoke until internal temperature reaches 205°

wrap in a towel & place into a cooler for at least 1 hour

once rested, pour off juices

save juices

shred & add juices as needed to keep moist

now you're ready to plate

tacos are life

top with your favorite salsa

makes great sammiches too!

leftovers ready for the freezer

*I found the recipe for the taco seasoning here