THE ULTIMATE PREP GUIDE

We're breaking it down with an easy to follow game plan for epic flavor.

How to Win at Pork

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Sweet & Smoky Rub
Applewood Rub
Trim
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1 - TrimRemove most of the fat from the outside of the pork butt leaving a thin layer on top.
Flavor
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2 - FlavorApply the rub liberally to all sides for big flavor.
Grill
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3 - GrillGrill on indirect medium-low heat (250-325°F) 6 hours or until internal temp is 165°F.
Wrap
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4 - WrapWrap your pork in foil.
Grill
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5 - GrillGrill for another 1-2 hours until internal temp is 195-200°F.
Pull
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6 - PullUse forks to pull apart tender pork into shredded deliciousness.
Serve
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7 - ServeFeast and celebrate another epic grilling victory.
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8 - Done!
1Trim
2Flavor
3Grill
4Wrap
5Grill
6Pull
7Serve
8Up Next
Trim
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1 - TrimUse a paper towel to pull off the membrane.
Flavor
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2 - FlavorApply the rub liberally to both sides for big flavor.
Grill
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3 - GrillGrill on indirect medium-low heat (275-300°F) for 2-3 hours until tender.
Mix
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4 - MixCombine apple cider vinegar, apple juice, and spices to make a mop sauce.
Brush with mop sauce
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5 - BrushApply mop sauce while grilling to keep moist.
Serve
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6 - ServeServe and enjoy another flavorful win as Supreme Grill Master.
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7 - Done!
1Trim
2Flavor
3Grill
4Mix
5Brush with mop sauce
6Serve
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Your Pre-Grill Essentials

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Rub
Marinade
grill mates applewood rub
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applewood rub

This smoky, savory and slightly sweet blend of spices, peppers, garlic and applewood smoke flavor gives meat a bold, flavorful crust that seals in juices.

What makes it epic
  • Chili Pepper Chili Pepper
  • Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar
grill mates sweet and smoky rub
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sweet and smoky rub

This smoky, sweet, spicy blend of chipotle peppers, cinnamon, garlic and onion gives meat a bold, flavorful crust that seals in juices.

What makes it sweet
  • Cinnamon Cinnamon
  • Brown Sugar Brown Sugar
grill mates mesquite marinade
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mesquite marinade

A smoky, slightly sweet blend of garlic, onions & pepper that captures the smoky flavor of real grilled Mesquite.

What makes it epic
  • Red Pepper Red Pepper
  • Garlic Garlic
grill mates brown sugar bourbon marinade
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brown sugar bourbon marinade

An enticing blend of sweet brown sugar, bourbon, red bell peppers and spices.

What makes it sweet
  • Brown Sugar Brown Sugar
  • Molasses Molasses
grill mates island woodfire grill marinade
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hawaiian woodfire grill marinade

An island-inspired blend of pineapple, soy, ginger and bell peppers.

What makes it sweet
  • Pineapple Juice Pineapple Juice
  • Ginger Ginger
grill mates applewood rub
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applewood rub

This smoky, savory and slightly sweet blend of spices, peppers, garlic and applewood smoke flavor gives meat a bold, flavorful crust that seals in juices.

What makes it epic
  • Chili Pepper Chili Pepper
  • Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar
grill mates sweet and smoky rub
See this product online

sweet and smoky rub

This smoky, sweet, spicy blend of chipotle peppers, cinnamon, garlic and onion gives meat a bold, flavorful crust that seals in juices.

What makes it sweet
  • Cinnamon Cinnamon
  • Brown Sugar Brown Sugar
grill mates mesquite marinade
See this product online

mesquite marinade

A smoky, slightly sweet blend of garlic, onions & pepper that captures the smoky flavor of real grilled Mesquite.

What makes it epic
  • Red Pepper Red Pepper
  • Garlic Garlic
grill mates brown sugar bourbon marinade
See this product online

brown sugar bourbon marinade

An enticing blend of sweet brown sugar, bourbon, red bell peppers and spices.

What makes it sweet
  • Brown Sugar Brown Sugar
  • Molasses Molasses
grill mates island woodfire grill marinade
See this product online

hawaiian woodfire grill marinade

An island-inspired blend of pineapple, soy, ginger and bell peppers.

What makes it sweet
  • Pineapple Juice Pineapple Juice
  • Ginger Ginger

Get Grilling

Learn from the pros how to grill the perfect pork.

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Tip: Next Level Flavor

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Smoker chips bring out complex flavors in anything you grill. You can pick them up at hardware stores, your grocer’s grilling section or anywhere firewood is sold. Just soak chips in a bowl 15-30 minutes then put them in a smoker pan/tightly-covered aluminum tray that goes right on the grill or directly over ready-to-cook coals.
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Tip: Heat Zones

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Create two heat zones on a gas grill by adjusting the burners. Use direct heat (all burners on) to sear the surface of foods or create a crispy outside. Indirect heat (center burner off) works for cooking foods through and cooking at lower temps. If you’re cooking skin-on protein, such as chicken, start it on indirect heat then move to direct to prevent sticking and help it cook evenly.
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Tip: Charcoal Grilling

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Bring this classic grilling style almost anywhere- backyards, parks, tailgate parties or wherever a portable grill fits. To set up, spread charcoal over grates using more for higher heat and fewer for lower heat. After lighting coals, look for an ashy gray exterior and visible deep orange hue. That means they’re ready. To control the heat, adjust the bottom vents. (Wider vents = higher heat and more oxygen in. Tighter vents = lower heat and less oxygen in.)
Grilling Pork

Tip: Grilling Pork

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You and your crew deserve crusted-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside grilled pork. Read on for everything you need to know about choosing the right cut, adding serious Grill Mates flavor and ideal cooking temps. Reach for our bold spice rubs, robust seasoning blends and popular marinades to craft the epic taste at the grill.

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