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Smoked Boston Butt Pulled Pork

Smoked Boston Butt Pulled Pork is a simple, tasty, and better yet, easy meal that comes out flavorful and tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Resting time45 minutes
Total Time8 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoked pulled pork
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 12" Cast Iron Skillet
  • Smoker

Ingredients

  • 5 lb Boston butt pork roast (4-5 lb.); bone-in
  • 16 oz pork rub seasoning
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
US Standard - Metric

Instructions

  • Coat the roast in the olive oil, making sure it is coated on all sides and ends.
  • Pat the bbq rub seasonings all over the roast.
  • Place on the smoker grates and smoke at 225°F, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. (6-7 hours.)
  • Once the meat reaches an internal temp of 160°F, place it in a cast iron skillet and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Turn the smoker up to 300°F and continue to cook the pork shoulder until the internal temp reaches 210°F.
  • Once done, remove the skillet from the smoker and place it in cold oven to rest for 45 minutes. Do not remove the aluminum foil covering.
  • Use two forks to shred the meat.
  • Coat with your favorite bbq sauce (if desired) and serve.

Notes

Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely. You’ll want to make sure the pork has been shredded and completely cooled before placing it in freezer-safe zip-seal bag. Remove all excess air to prevent freezer burn and ice crystals forming which can adversely affect flavor.
What do I do with leftovers? There’s not enough for another meal.
Using the leftover meat in tacos is delicious. We love using it on nachos (recipe coming soon.)
Can I brine the pork before making this recipe.
Yes! Just make sure to complete pat the roast dry before coating it with the olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1002IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 15mg

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