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Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends Recipe

4 Servings
30 Ingredients
Pork shoulder burnt ends on a plate with grilled corn on the cob and pasta salad.

Ingredients

  • AMOUNTS MAIN INGREDIENTS
  • 1 EA. Pork Shoulder (about 28 OZ.)
  • 1-3/4 TBSP. Barbecue Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider For Spritzing
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 oz. Jalapeño - Sliced Thin
Pork shoulder recipes are easy enough to find, but this burnt ends recipe will quickly become a customer favorite. Cube your pork shoulder up, smoke them uncovered for 2 hours while spritzing with apple cider vinegar, then cover and smoke for an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes. These smoky, saucy delights are the perfect appetizer or main dish—and your customers will go crazy for them.

Directions

Pork Shoulder

  1. Preheat smoker to 275°F. Trim pork shoulder of fat; cube into 1-½-inch pieces. Evenly coat pork with barbecue seasoning.
  2. Place pork on a rack over a tray in smoker; smoke uncovered for 2 hours, frequently spritzing with apple cider.
  3. Remove pork from smoker and wrap tightly with aluminum foil. Return to smoker for an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes. Brush pork with barbecue sauce; garnish with jalapeño slices and serve immediately.

Mac and Cheese

Yield: 4 - 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Gallon Water
  • 1-3/4 tsp. Kosher Salt - Divided
  • 5 oz. Fusilli Pasta
  • 2 tbsp. Melted Butter Plus 2 TSP.
  • 2 tsp. Shallot - Minced
  • 2 tbsp. Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 3-1/2 oz. Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp. Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6 x 6-inch casserole dish.
  2. Boil water with 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Stir pasta into boiling water; cook 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  4. In medium sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until soft. Add flour; cook 3 minutes longer.
  5. Vigorously whisk milk into flour mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Whisk in cheddar cheese, remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Transfer pasta to a medium sized bowl; pour sauce over and mix well.
  8. Pour pasta mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  9. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons melted butter, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta; bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Spicy Coleslaw

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. Green Cabbage - Shredded
  • 1 oz. Red Cabbage - Shredded
  • 2 oz. Carrot - Shredded
  • 2-1/2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Honey
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cabbage and carrot; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, honey and pepper flakes until combined.
  3. Pour dressing over coleslaw; mix until combined. Serve immediately

Sweet Corn

Ingredients

  • 2 EA. Corn on the Cobb - Husks & Tassels Removed
  • 1 tsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 TSp. Chives - Sliced Thin

Directions

  1. Preheat grill on high.
  2. Rub corn with oil, salt and pepper. Grill corn for 5 to 7 minutes, turning frequently to color kernels.
  3. Cut each ear into 4 pieces; garnish with chives.