Pulled Pork on Ninja Wood Fired Outdoor Grill

This week we go over how to smoke a pork butt (pulled pork) on the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill. Follow for more Ninja Wood Fired Outdoor Grill recipes!
7.5 Lbs, 6 Hours, 1 Dry rub - Its that easy! Remove excess fat from pork shoulder and score the fat cap for a tasty bite sized appetizer. Lather with a binder for your rub, (I use mustard, but you can get crazy with it) then apply your favorite pork rub and coat on all sides. Once unit has preheated, place pork butt fat side up on the grill grates and close. Check the temp after 4 hours, and mop the pork every hour and a half with a vinegar based mixture. (I use 1/4th Apple Cider Vinegar, 3/4 water and add the dry rub that I used for the pork).
Once your temp reaches between 194-203F, you can remove from smoker. Let rest for at least 10 minutes, then using heat resistant gloves, pull pork apart with hands. Dip in your favorite bbq sauce and enjoy!
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[@stellarcollapse]

if you want a smoke ring you need to do about 3 or 4 smoke cycles. refill the pellet hopper every 45 minutes or so and hold the woodfire tech button about 3 secs to reignite the pellets if needed.

[@skafton4363]

I was a complete electric grill skeptic but this video (and Costco’s sale) convinced me to try. I made a 7 pound pork shoulder exactly like you did in the video and this is hands down the easiest and most amazing thing I’ve have ever made. The only thing I did different was add additional pellets to keep it under smoke for the first 1.5 hour. This little grill is amazing! Ps. Yes yes yes to scoring and sample the “bark bites” during the cook.

[@timothyrsmith881]

I love your open and honest reviews...you have inspired me to possibly invest in both!

[@EvangelismforGod]

Can’t wait to try out my new unit! Thanks for showcasing this product.

[@KennasKitchen]

No problem! Hope you like it:)

[@miketimmons4504]

I like how she takes a bite then throws the rest back in the pile. Awesome!

[@69BTony]

I know, I am in love.

[@mymyhart1701]

I just received my Ninja Wood Pro Fire Grill...can't wait to try it. I'm starting with something simple (hot dogs, hamburgers) but THEN...I'm going to try this recipe you've shown in such an amazing easy to understand video. Thank you so much for this. I am very new to smoking - anything - and have the same beginner's fear as others. I've subscribed to you and can't wait to watch your other videos. OOOwww, smoked & air fried chicken wings. Gotta go get grillin'....and smokin'...

[@KennasKitchen]

Congratulations on the new grill! Welcome to an easy outdoor grilling experience. The woodfire impresses me, and im sure you'll love almost everything you make on it! With enough time, you too can become an outdoor grilling master:) Thanks for sticking around ♥️

[@lindahubeny4682]

I made this for the family today on my Ninja wood fire grill. It was delicious! I will be picking another recipe from you channel to make this weekend. Please keep doing video recipes for the Ninja wood fire grill!

[@KennasKitchen]

We will be picking it up here soon with the summer months coming up. Make sure to stick around:) And check out my LIVES on my platforms to see me cook in real time and ask any questions you might have!

[@DavidG-lj7mk]

Trying this recipe tomorrow. Love this ninja grill so far.

[@KennasKitchen]

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out.

[@DavidG-lj7mk]

I’ll definitely let you know. You just let me know all your new recipes. Lol

[@KennasKitchen]

@@DavidG-lj7mk Got some fun new recipes we shot while traveling coming up!

[@libbymears7752]

Love your channel !

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you:))

[@pcbn2u]

Very nice. love the video, subscribed and now shopping for one of these grills to take on vacation with me

[@KennasKitchen]

That’s awesome! When’s vaca? Cause we’re actually giving away one of these grills next month!

[@bubba7626]

Wow!!! Big Thank You!!! 🥰

[@keith11189]

My Ninja arrived today! Thanks so much for your info and advice. So simple to use, and delicious results. You're the BEST!

[@KennasKitchen]

Im so glad to hear that!! You are so welcome:)

[@toosas]

how are you enjoying it Keith

[@findmyrideaustralia2597]

Great channel came here for a review cannot wait for these to be available down under here in Australia! Ps beef ribs would be an amazing video just saying! ;)

[@KennasKitchen]

I’ll put it on the menu…if I must 😉

[@Cmon_Nah123]

Great choice in background music 🎵

[@artustbbq1195]

Nicely done 👍🏻

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@paulcook7888]

Yummy ❤

[@adammelvin4753]

Really hoping this comes to the UK! It looks so good

[@KennasKitchen]

I hope for your sake it does too:)

[@johnsimpson9753]

It has now getting mine tomorrow

[@adammelvin4753]

@@johnsimpson9753 awesome stuff!! I'm a little jealous 😂 enjoy!

[@leroymontano9080]

Awsome im doing that tomorrow and Wednesday a tamahawk ribeye

[@PAPATexas]

Slap that Boy! Butt turned out awesome Kenna! Awesome pulled pork K! Got to love a good bark. Doggy needed a bite, our at least the bone!

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you PapaTexas!! I definitely gave doggy some off camera ;)

[@kennethbarnes2297]

Holy shit. That loves amazing

[@KennasKitchen]

Thanks!!

[@takagienterprises]

Looking to getting one of these. When I smoke a butt on my stick burner, once the butt reaches 160-ish stall temp, I wrap it until it hit 203* and then let it rest wrapped in a cooler for about an hour before pulling it apart. Practically falls through my fingers. This video made me hungry.

[@KennasKitchen]

You'd be able to do the exact same thing in this.....but much quicker and almost always holds up on a blind taste test comparing it to more common grills and smokers.

[@Robert-hu2bt]

Great video and recipe! We just got our ninja wood fire grill and are going to do your recipe next weekend. Did you use one full scoop in your smoker or did you more throw out the cook time?

[@KennasKitchen]

I just used one scoop. You have to remember its not getting fueled by pellets, they are just adding woodfire flavor :)

[@angelonate641]

What does the grill come with

[@dinawarren1433]

I noticed that you didn’t add any more pellets. Did I miss something or do we not add any more?

[@chriscrytzer3146]

What are the proportions of water to ACV?

[@MrGuerrero929]

Did you refill pellets during entire cook? Ive heard they only last an hour with a full hopper. Thanks

[@KennasKitchen]

I did not refill the pellets. I’m sure you could, but if you let them run out before adding more, you’ll have to reignite them!

[@ellobomio66]

Good afternoon, I would like to know how many rounds of pellets are added to a roast.

[@KennasKitchen]

Just one round! Since you aren’t using pellets for heat, you use much less than traditional pellet smokers while still maintain smoky flavors!

[@ellobomio66]

thanks for the information@@KennasKitchen

[@ronaldforsythe1248]

I wish you'd have said whether you put added pellets in there for additional smoke or just one time

[@KennasKitchen]

Just once!

[@jcsmith3806]

How many times did you fill the pellet holder during the cook? Foil boat would have probably helped tender the center and keep it moist in the last hour of the cook.

[@KennasKitchen]

Only once! However I think I would add more pellets maybe once more during the cook when I do it again!

[@jcsmith3806]

@@KennasKitchen yes ma'am, you need at least 2 hours plus on a pork butt to gather the smoke.

[@bklynshooter588]

Are you still going to try different wood pellet brands in there

[@KennasKitchen]

Tried it! It works

[@leroymontano9080]

Im going to use my glass to cook in

[@skypilot177]

Is the temperature control infinitely variable? Does the temperature probe version offer any advantage over a separate instant read thermometer?

[@KennasKitchen]

I am not sure, as I don't have the model with the thermometer.

[@amandam8514]

Thanks for all your info and advice. Does underneath the grill get hot? Wondering if I could put it on a glass patio table.

[@KennasKitchen]

I would think it would be fine on glass as long as its not an extreme temperature difference, but then again im not a glass expert!

[@hoddy2525]

If I remember right, glass is made with fire or heat. With that said, I sat mine on a quarter inch piece of plywood just to be safe.

[@olgapietri4062]

Great video.Did you have to add more pellets within the 6 hrs of cooking or just the initial pellets? Thank you.

[@KennasKitchen]

Thank you! I did not add more pellets, as Ninja says you don't have to. However its not uncommon to refill your pellet box throughout your cook in the Woodfire community!

[@toosas]

meat only takes in smoke to a certain surface temperature, after that it is a waste of expensive pellets. research it, i cant remember exact temps! I think rule of thumb is first few hour at that temp

[@SeekChrist82]

After the first smoke...and you air fry etc., in the house. Does it leave a smoke smell from then on? U know after smoking outside then air fry, bake etc., inside your home. Every time u use it does it smell your home up like a smoke smell from then on?

[@KennasKitchen]

Hi! I have not cooked with this unit indoors. It does say in the instructions outdoor use only. I would assume though that this would leave a lingering, smoke smell (as most grills/smoker do).

[@wisperone11]

Can you place a small cup of water/apple cider in with meat to maintain moisture?

[@KennasKitchen]

You definitely could! You could open and spritz it with something!

[@INTERLAGOS54]

Never made this before, can you get a smaller piece? Like 3-4lbs by chance? Or will it not cook to the same tenderness?

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes just shorter amount of cook time!

[@pinof1]

Mine arrives this Friday!! Did you do just one round of smoke pellets? I watched a video that says you get about 45min of smoke for every fill.

[@dinawarren1433]

My question as well.

[@aaronpat123]

Great vid!Can you use wood chips with the grill?

[@kirstiebarkley6909]

No. Only pellets. Ninja says to only use their pellets, but we use all different brands with no problem.

[@Bearded_Toy_Guy]

Super pumped I found your channel for reviews on this cooker, I really want to get one, just need a little more nudging. What do you have planned next? Also, I don't think you mentioned, but how long do the pellet last? Did you have to refill them for this pork butt? Also, is 250° as low as it can go?

[@KennasKitchen]

Hi!! I have everything planned on this. I’ve exclusively used this unit the past 2 weeks because the weather has been so nice and clean up is a breeze. Also it pretty much has the option to do whatever I want as long as it’s for a small group. The pellets only last maybe an hour. It says you don’t need to add more, but I am sure you could and make it even smokier. Definitely want to give that a go. And you can go lower! Let me go check how low….one sec

[@KennasKitchen]

Omg it has a cold smoke function 🤯 it goes to 145 and then gives you a cold smoke option!! Thanks for asking, I don’t think I would have ever found that:)

[@Bearded_Toy_Guy]

@@KennasKitchen awesome! 🔥

[@Bearded_Toy_Guy]

@@KennasKitchen I'm also trying to decide if the pro premium package is worth it.

[@KennasKitchen]

@@Bearded_Toy_Guy if you don’t have any of those extras, I would think it’s a smart purchase. I’ve got pretty much all of that except the cover. So I plan on just ordering the cover separately to save money!

[@portermedley8343]

How long did the smoke last with the first scoop? Can you continue to add smoke? In a six-hour cook, I like two-hours of smoke. Great video!

[@kfgourgues]

about 45 mins

[@cindypetrosino5795]

45 minutes smoking?? The pellet box is too small! Or, put more pellets, cha ching!

[@KennasKitchen]

Hi! The first scoop usually lasts around an hour. You can refill but you need to make sure you refill before the pellets run completely our or else you’ll have to reignite!

[@Pinkeesnow]

Did you refill the pellets ? If so how many times?

[@wisperone11]

Did you have to reload the pellets? If so, how many times?

[@KennasKitchen]

You do not have too, however many have chosen too and it is totally fine either way. And I would say it depends on how long your cook is. Check after 2 hours and refill if you have another hour or two.

[@knightwarfilms8923]

I just got a woodfire, how many of the scoops of pellets roughly did you use?

[@KennasKitchen]

Just one a smoke

[@waltlongmire5857]

I always leave the fat on it makes it better

[@rmp3648]

How's the smoke flavor? I got rid of my pellet grill after trying everything I could think of and ask about because of lack of smoke flavor. Hoping this does the trick.

[@rmp3648]

Update! It did the trick! Best wings I've ever made.

[@rmp3648]

@PandawdyBob I did and it's awesome!

[@frankiealexander1]

“Jala-penyo nostrils” 👃🏼 😂

[@KennasKitchen]

GET UP IN THERE

[@ryans93]

6hrs at 250degs for 7lbs. How many times did you refill pellets?? Thanks!

[@KennasKitchen]

Only filled it that once. I would think 6 hours is too long.

[@hoddy2525]

I love making pork carnitas in my slow cooker, but I was wondering if I could put some tacos seasoning as a rub on the outside portion of the butt and then shred it. Maybe look into some kind of juice I could sprits it with that has a Mexican flavor to it.

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes, you could definitely do that! Also, you could spritz with some water, orange juice, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, or a combination of them in ways!! play around with it:)

[@hoddy2525]

@@KennasKitchen Orange juice would be a good 1. I normally add half oranges to my slow cooker carnitas anyway. THANKS

[@Goodfella0982]

did you just add only one scoop of pellets to cook the whole time? I was going to try really smoking it the whole time, meaning adding pellets the whole time until done...Hopefully works out.

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes I did. You can add more pellets if you'd like, but Ninja says you don't necessarily need too.

[@Goodfella0982]

@@KennasKitchen Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@glennt3207]

The lid looks it would be hard to clean......is the machine easy to clean?

[@KennasKitchen]

Its easier to clean than a real grill, that's for sure.

[@jokermwx--4140]

I've cooked butt, ribs, and even tri-tip, BUT...used lower temps. The size of the area requires it. The flavor is amazing, but must change the temps.

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes! The heat just circulates really easily making everything cook much. There have been some trial and errors 😂

[@fullmoonemptyroadpodcast]

I just got one. How often did you have to Empty the grease tray while the butt was on the smoker?

[@KennasKitchen]

Didn’t have to while cooking. Just after the fact.

[@fullmoonemptyroadpodcast]

@KennasKitchen I ended up smoking my first Boston butt last week. It came out great, and didn't put out too much grease. Thank you for the walk through, it was very helpful!

[@yoouulie]

Was the smoke flavor as robust as a traditional smoker?

[@KennasKitchen]

Not quite as smoky as a traditional stick fire smoker, but definitely a good amount for how little pellets were used! It’s a much smaller unit so the smoke is a lot more condensed i would say!

[@yoouulie]

@@KennasKitchen Okay, thank you!

[@darbyallen6807]

LOL, crack me up.

[@gabrielseven6oh]

How many times did you have to refill the wood pellets?

[@KennasKitchen]

I didn't refill the pellets. You do not have to refill the pellets with the Ninja Grill. You can, but you dont have too.

[@gabrielseven6oh]

Thanks for the response, loving your channel ❤ I’m trying this right now and have refilled the pellets a couple of times half way 🤞🏽 excited to explore more of your content

[@lldavid4816]

Hello can you ask ninja when ninja woodfire will come in France ? Thanks you

[@KennasKitchen]

Unfortunately I don't believe I have that kinda pull at ninja. Im sorry 😞

[@lldavid4816]

What is kinda pull

[@KennasKitchen]

@@lldavid4816 it’s slang for don’t have that authority or am not at the level where I can ask those types of questions and get answers back directly.

[@amesg]

Where can I get the jalapeño rub?

[@KennasKitchen]

You can find that on amazon here! geni.us/KKJalapenoLimeRub

[@CraigEves]

Does the thermometer come with the grill please?

[@KennasKitchen]

On this particular model, no. For the XL grill, yes!

[@KingEarley]

Well if you cooked it at even lower temperatures

[@KennasKitchen]

Tru

[@deandipietrantonio2068]

I did a 1.6kg butt today... smoked for 5 hours at 120c and it wasn't enough, it was cooked but wasn't pulled🤷‍♂️... and also i went through heaps of pellets... filled it 3 times 🤷‍♂️

[@KennasKitchen]

You don’t need to refill the pellet hopper.

[@Markhamsonthemove]

Do you have an affiliate link for that seasoning!?

[@KennasKitchen]

I don’t! I’m sorry:(

[@Lolobond11]

Try wrapping it for the last 1 1/2 hours.

[@KennasKitchen]

Good tip! Ill definitely give that a try next time. Butcher paper or tin foil?

[@zachdoesreviews]

Doesn’t one of the models come with a thermometer?

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes

[@zachdoesreviews]

@@KennasKitchen do you have confidence in using that instead to monitor food such as this pork?

[@KennasKitchen]

@@zachdoesreviews mine didn’t come with a thermometer, however if it did I would trust it

[@zachdoesreviews]

@@KennasKitchen I have the ninja foodi xl with the thermostat and works great just was curious lol but I’m sold on this gotta upgrade

[@user96RR]

Can I use this inside despite its' name?

[@KennasKitchen]

More than likely as long as you don’t use pellets or the smoke functions

[@SSSSongbird]

Instructions say outdoor use only, so I personally won't.

[@mts982]

would you truly recommend this?

[@KennasKitchen]

definitely! You can see our full review here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qqenmMi9GVZqs) with all the pros and cons, but the more I use it, the more I love it. We just took it to the beach this weekend and smoked/grilled all sorts of seafood.

[@mts982]

@@KennasKitchen dont you have to plug it in? have a generator? or a beach house?

[@johnmunoz8845]

is this gas and electric grill?

[@KennasKitchen]

Electric!

[@kfgourgues]

electric

[@amesg]

What does wrapping mean? I have just seen your channel for the first time I’m not experienced with smoking, but I’m gonna buy this device. Would love to know more about how to wrap it and when to wrap it.

[@KennasKitchen]

Most people wrap when you just cant get anymore smoke on your meat. I like to wrap midway through a Pork Butt, because it helps the internal temperature through the stall, keeps juices inside, and moistens up my exterior. I use butcher paper when I wrap, because it is more permeable than tin foil, which can sometimes overcook your meat.

[@lydellbell4638]

Everything thing looks Amazing if course my friend Kenna loves ❤️ to taste and lick her fingers which let's me know that this is tasting fabulous I think your just great Kenna I truly love a woman who can taste foods free not worrying about calories and eating it like 😋 sooo good thank you and your family for letting you have this Channel still 😊 love the baby 👶 how is he doing Kenna 😊 💖

[@Draugel1]

Let it rest for 45 mins. Then it will pull with ease

[@KennasKitchen]

Im always so eager :)

[@thomasbroker69]

10 mins rest is way too short for 6 hours, huge increase in flavour if you left it longer.

[@KennasKitchen]

You're absolutely right but I was freakin hungry!

[@innocentrage1]

The smoker function on this thing sucks. The smoke box only lasts an hour and if you want to add more you have to unplug the machine and plug it back in and put it on smoke so the smoke box heater turns back on again. I should of bought a real pellet grill

[@KennasKitchen]

If you catch it before it goes out, you don't have to unplug the unit, it will just continue to burn. That being said, this is a very introductory level grill/smoker, that makes it convenient for even the most amateur smoker and griller to get in on the game!

[@pepabittner]

Hezky ten gril komentuješ je opravdu krásný ale moje upozornění o podvodných prodejcích jste také hned smazali, proč? Snažím se i vás chránit před těmito podvodníky které vám kazí dobrou pověs, máte je tam jako veš v kožichu. Pepa

[@PDXTundra]

She didn’t delete your comment, Google did. You should learn how KZbin works and what is allowed before a spam algorithm is tripped.

[@koolbreezesc]

The trick is to wrap the meat

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes, thats a great idea!

[@GmaBear10]

But if you wrap it, it won’t get the smoke flavor infused into it…

[@KristianH1986]

That pull the bone test was not good at all. There was resistance and it didn’t come off clean.

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes, need to redo it to give it another try!

[@RobustArid379]

Don’t let Americans pie do a scene. This meat is tender

[@KennasKitchen]

Lol im not entirely sure what this means!

[@cindypetrosino5795]

Shy $400! Ninja got greedy, I can do everything same of this. Can't smoke, and I saw other videos, not good. The pellet box, too small. Smokes for a little bit. Not a couple hours? I'm not paying for it.

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes, $400 is a lot compared to other grills that have much larger cooking surfaces. However it is a great unit for people who may live in apartments, or travel often and want a small unit that can do it all. As far as the pellet box, it is small but you can refill it during cooks if you want too. One box full lasts roughly 1 hour.

[@wobby1516]

You should rest for at least an hour. You’ll thank me.

[@philsimonson6243]

100% agree

[@Celophanewrap]

Can you use any pellets or only the Ninja pellets?

[@KennasKitchen]

Yes!!

[@SSSSongbird]

Personally, I'm planning on only using Ninja pellets in mine until the warranty period is over. I don't want to void the warranty by using another brand of pellets. From what I've read, the Ninja pellets are designed for smoke only not heat, like traditional pellets.

[@gillian123ist]

looks burnt