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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 6 people
Calories 927 kcal

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Meat thermometer
  • Medium sized mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

The meat

  • 8 pounds pork butt 1 pc.
  • BBQ sauce
  • Apple cider vinegar

The dry rub

  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. onion powder
  • ⅓ cup paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tbsp. white sugar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 220 degrees.
  • Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, white sugar, salt, pepper and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Mix well until smooth.
  • Using your hand, season the pork butt with the above dry rub.
  • Let it sit for 30-60 minutes.
  • Place the pork butt into your smoker, using your preferred type of wood.
  • Smoke for 5-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  • Optional — while cooking, don’t forget to spritz the pork butt every once in a while with apple cider vinegar.
  • Once the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, remove it from the smoker.
  • Wrap the pork butt in butcher's paper, and smoke for another two hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees.
  • Rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

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Notes

  • Choosing the right wood — Though butt and shoulder have their differences, when it comes to pork, the most ideal wood you’d want to use is fruit. Apple, cherry, oak, and maple all do well in this smoked pork butt recipe.
 
  • Keep an eye on the heat — Make the most of your meat thermometer by constantly checking the internal temperature of your pork butt. Remember, in the end, it's the heat that matters, not the hours you put in.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Smoked Pork Butt Recipes
Amount per Serving
Calories
927
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
363
mg
121
%
Sodium
 
900
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
2380
mg
68
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
115
g
230
%
Vitamin A
 
3062
IU
61
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
128
mg
13
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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