Cajun Microwave Smoked Pork Shoulder

With the help of this Cajun microwave recipe, savor the real Cajun flavor of smoked pork shoulder. This dish, which is ideal for gatherings, is juicy and flavorful thanks to the slow smoking process and dry rub.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole pork shoulder about 8-10 lbs
• 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• Wood chips for smoking hickory or oak

Instructions:

To make the dry rub, mix together Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper

Thoroughly coat the pork shoulder by rubbing the mixture on it in an even layer

For optimal flavor penetration, let it marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight

Arrange a layer of wood chips at the bottom of the Cajun microwave

Place the marinated pork shoulder, fat side up, on the Cajun microwave rack

Pour the mixture of water and apple cider vinegar into the Cajun microwave pan

Put the Cajun microwave together, being careful to seal it tightly to contain the smoke

The pork shoulder should be cooked in the Cajun microwave for four to six hours at 225 degrees Fahrenheit 107 degrees Celsius, or until the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees Fahrenheit 90 degrees Celsius

To keep the smoke consistent, keep an eye on the wood chips and add more as necessary

After finishing, take the pork shoulder out of the Cajun microwave with care, and allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving