Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Kansas City pulled pork is a barbecue classic built on smoke, bark, and balanced sweetness. In this recipe, a whole pork butt is seasoned with competition-style rub and slow smoked over hickory pellets until tender enough to shred by hand. A simple foil wrap with pork marinade helps the meat braise in its own juices before finishing with a light touch of classic Kansas City BBQ sauce.
If you're looking for a reliable pulled pork recipe for sandwiches, nachos, or backyard barbecue plates, this low-and-slow method delivers juicy results every time.
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*What You’ll See In This Video:*
• How to trim and score a Boston pork butt
• Pellet grill setup for overnight smoking
• Building bark with Yardbird rub
• Wrapping pork butt for tenderness
• How to know when pulled pork is done
• Shredding and saucing Kansas City–style pork
*Products*
► YS640: atbbq.com/products/yoder-smokers-ys640s-pellet-grill-on-competition-cart-with-storage-drawer?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork&utm_campaign=SKU12045933
► Hickory Pellets: atbbq.com/products/bbqrs-delight-wood-pellets?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork&utm_campaign=SKU12021786
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*Chapters:*
00:00 - 01:02 Intro
01:03 - 02:32 Prep Pork Butt
02:33 - 04:11 Marinate and Season
04:12 - 04:51 Grill the Pork Butt
04:52 - 05:32 Wrap Pork
05:33 - 05:59 Put Pork back on the Smoker
06:00 - 06:17 Add Pellets
06:18 - 06:47 Probe Pork
06:48 - 08:19 Pull the Pork, Shread it and Add Sauce
08:20 - 08:37 Enjoy
08:37 - 9:04 Outtro
Kansas City pulled pork is a barbecue classic built on smoke, bark, and balanced sweetness. In this recipe, a whole pork butt is seasoned with competition-style rub and slow smoked over hickory pellets until tender enough to shred by hand. A simple foil wrap with pork marinade helps the meat braise in its own juices before finishing with a light touch of classic Kansas City BBQ sauce.
If you're looking for a reliable pulled pork recipe for sandwiches, nachos, or backyard barbecue plates, this low-and-slow method delivers juicy results every time.
► Full recipe: atbbq.com/blogs/recipes/kansas-city-pulled-pork?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork
► Kansas City Pulled Pork Kit: atbbq.com/products/kansas-city-pulled-pork-kit?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork&utm_campaign=SKUKansas-City-Pulled-Pork-Kit
► Check out all our Pulled Pork Kits: atbbq.com/pages/pulled-pork-kits?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork
*What You’ll See In This Video:*
• How to trim and score a Boston pork butt
• Pellet grill setup for overnight smoking
• Building bark with Yardbird rub
• Wrapping pork butt for tenderness
• How to know when pulled pork is done
• Shredding and saucing Kansas City–style pork
*Products*
► YS640: atbbq.com/products/yoder-smokers-ys640s-pellet-grill-on-competition-cart-with-storage-drawer?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork&utm_campaign=SKU12045933
► Hickory Pellets: atbbq.com/products/bbqrs-delight-wood-pellets?utm_source=YT-Recipe&utm_campaign=kansas-city-pulled-pork&utm_campaign=SKU12021786
*Social*
► Facebook: facebook.com/allthingsbbq
► Twitter: https://x.com/atbbq
► Instagram: instagram.com/atbbq
► TikTok: tiktok.com/@allthingsbbq
*Chapters:*
00:00 - 01:02 Intro
01:03 - 02:32 Prep Pork Butt
02:33 - 04:11 Marinate and Season
04:12 - 04:51 Grill the Pork Butt
04:52 - 05:32 Wrap Pork
05:33 - 05:59 Put Pork back on the Smoker
06:00 - 06:17 Add Pellets
06:18 - 06:47 Probe Pork
06:48 - 08:19 Pull the Pork, Shread it and Add Sauce
08:20 - 08:37 Enjoy
08:37 - 9:04 Outtro
