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Smoked Pork Butt
Recipes
Smoked Pork Butt
12 servings
11 hours total (Active 30 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 bone-in (or boneless) Boston butt (or pork shoulder) roast (7–9 lb)
  • ½ cup prepared mustard
  • Barbecue sauce (optional)

Steps

    1. Set up smoker following manufacturer's instructions for 250°F.
    2. Combine salt, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in small bowl. Rub pork on all sides with mustard, then with seasoning mixture.
    3. Place pork in smoker and cook 7–10 hours until very tender and 200°F. Let pork rest 30 minutes. Shred pork and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce, if using.

    Chef's Tip: Place an aluminum pan with 3 inches of water in smoker with pork to promote a moist cooking environment.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 440, Total Fat 26g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 150mg, Sodium 1640mg, Total Carb 7g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 3g Added Sugars), Protein 44g, Vitamin D 10%, Calc 6%, Iron 15%, Potassium 20%