Should I rub a pork shoulder overnight?

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1. Should I rub a pork shoulder overnight?
2. How much rub do you put on a pork shoulder?
3. Can you put too much rub on a pork shoulder?
4. Do you need to rinse pork shoulder before cooking?
5. Can you use Beef Rub pork?
6. At what temperature is pulled pork done?

Should I rub a pork shoulder overnight?

The meat will drain some excess brine. I will pat it relatively dry, apply a liberal amount of mustard all over, and apply the dry rub and wrap it up overnight. The mustard allows the dry rub to adhere better, and the vinegar helps in the cooking process.

How much rub do you put on a pork shoulder?

We use 1/3 cup of spice to cover the outside of a 10 pound pork shoulder. That means this pulled pork rub recipe should be enough to cover about 6 large pork roasts.

Can you put too much rub on a pork shoulder?

If you have a particularly fine cut of meat, like a really high-quality steak, using a lot of rub will mask the flavor of the meat itself. ... With big cuts, though, like briskets, roasts, butts, shoulders, and so on, there is a LOT of meat under the surface.

Do you need to rinse pork shoulder before cooking?

There is no need to wash or rinse meat or poultry. It isn't necessary to wash raw pork before cooking it. Any bacteria which might be present on the surface would be destroyed by cooking.

Can you use Beef Rub pork?

A dry rub can be rubbed directly into the meat and massaged until it sticks to the surface. ... If you're smoking a larger cut like a pork shoulder, brisket or ribs, we recommend applying a thin layer of mustard or hot sauce to the surface of the meat before adding your rub.

At what temperature is pulled pork done?

190 to 195 degrees F