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Smoked Pork Butt
Get tender, smoky perfection with our easy Smoked Pork Butt recipe, featuring a flavorful dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pounds boneless pork butt roast
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Homemade Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
- Place your pork butt onto a large cutting board or baking sheet. Coat the pork butt evenly with 1/4 cup yellow mustard. This helps the dry rub adhere better.
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Generously sprinkle the dry rub mixture over the entire roast.
- Place the pork butt directly on the grill grate. Smoke for approximately 5-6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once the pork reaches 165°F (74°C), remove it from the smoker. Wrap the pork tightly in aluminum foil or butcher paper and return it to the smoker.
- Continue smoking the pork until the internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), or until it is probe tender and easy to shred. This may take an additional 4-6 hours.
- Let the pork rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding. Serve as is, or mix with 1 cup of the homemade barbecue sauce.
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Barbecue Sauce
- While the pork is cooking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard. Stir until well combined.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
2330mg
(97%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2330mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.