The Only Prep Step That Matters When Smoking Pork Shoulder - Tasting Table

"The main prep step before smoking pork shoulder is to make sure that you get it seasoned well before throwing it on the smoker."

"We make sure to apply a good coat of dry rub all the way around, since pork shoulders are pretty thick."

"Salt helps flavor the whole pork shoulder throughout, making it more juicy and tender by diffusing to the center of the meat."

Read at Tasting Table