Pork Roast Barbeque
Description
This smoky pork roast is a backyard barbecue classic that delivers deep, savory flavors with every bite. Seasoned generously with a blend of garlic salt, paprika, and celery salt, the meat develops a flavorful crust while remaining juicy and tender inside. The slow-smoking process over hickory wood infuses the pork with a rich, aromatic essence that pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart apple and lemon baste. Ideal for weekend gatherings or special family dinners, this dish requires patience but rewards you with a restaurant-quality centerpiece. Serve it sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness, accompanied by coleslaw or cornbread to soak up the delicious juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Mix the garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, and celery salt together to create the rub.
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Press the spice mixture firmly into the surface of the pork roast, ensuring even coverage.
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Let the roast stand at room temperature for about an hour to allow the flavors to penetrate.
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Prepare a charcoal grill for indirect cooking by filling a chimney starter with briquettes and hickory chunks.
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Once the wood is blazing, dump the coals onto one side of the grill and place a water pan on the opposite side.
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Place the pork roast over the water pan, close the bottom vents 3/4, and keep the top vent fully open.
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Mix the apple juice and lemon juice to create a basting spray.
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Smoke the roast for 30 minutes, then rotate it 180 degrees and spray with the baste mixture.
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Continue rotating and basting the roast every 30 minutes for three hours, adding soaked hickory chunks as needed.
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After three hours, add more hot coals and hickory chunks to maintain the heat and smoke.
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Check the internal temperature; if it has reached 140 degrees, rearrange the grill for direct heat by placing the water pan in the center and coals on either side.
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Place the roast over the water pan, open the bottom vents fully, and turn the roast every ten minutes while spraying liberally with baste until done.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 5.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the pork reaches a safe internal temperature before serving. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
If marinating the meat longer than an hour, refrigerate it until ready to cook, then bring it to room temperature before grilling.
Hickory chunks provide a strong smoke flavor; adjust the amount based on your preference for smokiness.
Keep a spray bottle handy for frequent basting to maintain moisture and build flavor on the crust.