Total: 9 hr 10 min(includes marinating and resting times)
Active: 1 hr 40 min
Yield:6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Serving Size
1 of 8 servings
Calories
658
Total Fat
41 g
Saturated Fat
14 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Sugar
16 g
Protein
39 g
Cholesterol
151 mg
Sodium
974 mg
If you are new to the smoking game, I feel pork butt is a great place to start. It is a very forgiving cut of meat and has great flavor all by itself. Be patient and wait until the meat hits 205 degrees F so it pulls nicely. Also, remember you can have it done 4 to 8 hours before serving; just keep it hot wrapped in foil in a cooler or in a very low oven, and it will hold up great. I like to serve it with a sweet and spicy ssamjang-inspired sauce.
Up to one night ahead of time, combine the salt, pepper, coriander, cumin and garlic powder in a bowl, then liberally sprinkle the pork on all sides. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight.
Set up a grill for indirect heat by building the coals on one side only. If desired, add some cherry wood to the coals for extra flavor. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
Allow the chill to come off of the pork for 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to cooking. Place the pork on the indirect heat side of the grill and cover the grill with a lid. Smoke the pork, maintaining a temperature of 275 to 325 degrees F and spraying with the apple cider every 35 to 45 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 205 to 210 degrees F, 5 to 6 hours.
For the sweet and spicy BBQ sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mirin, rice vinegar, doenjang, honey, gochujang, sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions and garlic.
Once the pork is at 205 degrees F, brush it all over with the BBQ sauce. Close the lid and let cook for another 5 minutes. The BBQ sauce will caramelize and soak into the pork. Remove the pork from the grill and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
To serve: Pull the pork using two forks, then toss with the BBQ sauce. Pile on potato rolls along with your favorite kimchi and additional sauce, if desired.
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