How to make a Smoked Boston Butt Recipe tender, juicy, and tasty so that you have perfect barbecued pulled pork isnt difficult if you know what youre doing. Were going to show you how to smoke the Boston Butt. How long to smoke the pork. What temperature the smoked Boston Butt is done. And were going to show you the techniques and recipes we use to give you the best pulled pork youve ever had! Guarantee!! For this recipe, you will need: Boston Butt, apple juice, sugar, salt, water, apple vinegar, ketchup, dark brown sugar, yellow mustard, molasses, salt, red pepper flakes, hickory chunks, charcoal, and a grill with lid.
The tough cuts of pork, like pork butt and shoulder, can greatly benefit from a marinade to break down the connective tissues and help make the meat easier to chew.
Smoking the Boston Butt
- Use two pans — one is a steam pan and one is a drip pan. Line the drip pan with aluminum foil.
- The drip pan is on the lower rack and the steam pan is on the upper rack over the coals. Naturally, the steam pan will have water in it and this will help regulate the heat.
- Fold a strip of aluminum foil and put it in between the grate. The foil acts as a curtain between the drip pan and the coals. Its a barrier to prevent direct heat from touching the meat.
- Douse vegetable oil on 3 or 4 sheets of paper towels and put them on the bottom of the chimney and follow the natural starter technique we posted on starting the grill.This works much better than the wadded up newspaper.
Smoking Pork Butt on Grill Technique
- The grill temp should be at 250 F and we make sure it doesnt get above 275 F.
- Put the charcoal below the steam pan and fill the steam pan halfway with water.
- Position the pork above the drip pan. The bottom air vents are half open.
- Immediately place the lid on the grill.
- Make sure that the top vent is half open and over the meat. This smoked pulled pork technique draws the smoke up and over the meat and it also controls the temperature.
- Maintain a constant temperature of 225 F to 250F and keep water in the steam pan.
- Add wet hickory chunks (or your wet wood chunks) as needed for the first two hours of cooking. Its important not to over smoke. Our hickory measures 2×2 inch chunks and we use 2 at a time.
- How long does it take to make a pork butt? Plan on smoking the meat for 10 to 11 hours with a constant temperature of 225 F to 250 F.
It is a long slow process but one well worth the time to get a perfect smoked Boston Butt recipe.
The Pork is ready to become Pulled Pork
Getting the Pork Butt Ready
- Slather mustard all over the butt.
- Inject the marinade in the Boston butt.
- Generously sprinkle the magical All Our Way rub all over the pork.
- Then Put the pork butt in a zip lock bag to rest overnight in the fridge.
In the meantime, put hickory wood chunks in water. You dont want them dry — theyll burn instead of smoke.
If you prefer, use your favorite wood chunks that are appropriate for smoking meats.
Experiment and try different ones and see which one you like the best.
Great Boston Butt Rub and Marinade (Make It Yourself!)
FAQ
Does marinating pork make a difference?
Is it safe to cook pork in its marinade?
Can you over marinate a pork shoulder?
Does marinated pork last longer?
How do you marinate a Boston butt pork roast?
Serves 6-8 Marinate: Combine the salt, pepper, thyme, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the Boston Butt Pork Roast. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or overnight for best results.
What makes Boston butt so special?
Its natural marbling, visible fat cap, and muscle fibers combine to create the perfect foundation for succulent and tender pork dishes. Simple ingredients like garlic powder, brown sugar, black pepper, and kosher salt come together in a magical spice rub, elevating the innate flavor of the Boston Butt.
Can You Refrigerate a Boston butt roast?
Rub the mixture all over the Boston Butt Pork Roast. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or overnight for best results. Put a wire rack at the bottom of your large roasting pan, then place your Roast FAT SIDE UP on roasting rack, in the pan, and set it on the counter.
Can you cook a Boston butt a day before?
The Boston Butt or pork shoulders are a SLOW cooking roast, so give yourself PLENTY of cooking time. You need to start marinating it at least the day before (and up to 5 days prior to cooking!). Then, put it in the smoker FIRST THING the next morning… So it can smoke and cook all day long!