Roast Pork Butt
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4.8
1,251 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 hrs
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
10 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Roast Pork Butt
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This roast pork butt, coated in a simple rub of brown sugar, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes, is an easy recipe to make and yields enough pulled pork to feed a small army. Perfect for Super Bowl, weekend bashes, and weeknight dinners. Best of all, it can be roasted in the oven.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Diamond kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ to 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- one (6 1/2- to 8-pound) bone-in skinless pork butt or pork shoulder or two 3 1/2- to 4-pound pork butts
- Your favorite grocery store or homemade BBQ sauce, (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the 1 tablespoon Diamond kosher salt, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ to 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper.
- Rub the one (6 1/2- to 8-pound) bone-in skinless pork butt all over with the spice mixture. The pork butt should be completely coated on all sides.
- If you have time, tightly wrap the pork in plastic wrap, place it on a plate, and refrigerate overnight (8 to 12 hours) to let the flavors "hold hands," as my grandmother used to say.
- Crank the oven temperature to 250°F (121°C). Place a roasting rack in a large pan.
- Place the pork butt, fat cap side up, on the rack. Roast the pork, uncovered, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F to 205°F (90°C to 96°C).By this point, the exterior should be crispy and dry. This is similar to what’s referred to as “bark” when smoking on a grill. This can take anywhere from 10 to 16 hours, depending on your oven and the size of your pork butt.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let the roast rest for 30 minutes on a cutting board.☞ TESTER TIP: If you’re craving super-moist meat for pulled pork, remove the pan from the oven, tightly wrap the pork butt in a couple of layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil, and let it rest for 30 to 45 minutes to soften the exterior.
- Shred the roast pork butt with a couple of forks, evenly mixing the crisp, dry edges with the insanely moist, tender pork inside.☞ TESTER TIP: You may want to slather the pulled pork with barbecue sauce to impart flavor and sauciness, but I urge you to try it naked first.
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Notes
- For a Southwestern vibe, mix these together and use in place of the rub above:
- Rest—Letting the pork sit overnight after rubbing it with the spice mixture is optional but highly recommended.
- Cool—Make sure to let the pork butt sit before shredding it. It will be hot.
- Storage—The pulled pork will store well in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you’re freezing it for later, divvy it into 1-pound servings and freeze it in storage bags. Reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
- Dietary—This recipe works for gluten-free and dairy-free diet.
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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