Smoked Whole Hog

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  Grill: 225 ˚F

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• 2

  Combine apple juice with 1/2 cup Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub and stir well to dissolve.

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  Ingredients

  • 3/8 Cup apple juice

  • 1/8 Cup Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub, divided

• 3

  Inject the apple juice mixture into the hog, focusing on the hams and shoulders.

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  Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 Pound whole hog, dressed

• 4

  Rub the inside of the cavity with mustard and season generously with remaining rub.

  Grill: 250 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • Cup yellow mustard

• 5

  Place the hog on the grill skin side up and cook for 2 hours at 225°F. After 2 hours, baste the outside of the hog with the canola oil to help develop a deep mahogany color and crisp the skin.

  Grill: 225 ˚F

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  Ingredients

  • Cup canola oil

• 6

  Continue cooking for 5 to 6 hours more until the hog reaches an internal temperature of 203°F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the ham and shoulder.

  Grill: 225 ˚F

  Probe: 203 ˚F

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• 7

  Remove the hog from the grill and let rest for 25 minutes.

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• 8

  Pull and shred the meat from the hog and transfer to a large serving dish. Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the sauce to the pulled meat and toss to mix well.

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  Ingredients

  • Cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 Tablespoon salt

  • 1/8 Tablespoon hot sauce

• 9

  Enjoy alone, as sandwiches or in your favorite pulled pork recipes.

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