Smoked Pork Butt

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Smoked Pork Butt). We love pulled BBQ pork sandwiches at our house, so we make this every few weeks. The pork just shreds apart after it's done, and the smoky flavor is incredible. It's best to brine the meat overnight to help it retain moisture during smoking, but it's not necessary. There's a basic brine recipe on this site titled 'Basic Brine for Smoking' if you want to brine the pork. I like to rub the pork before I smoke it with a very spicy dry rub that I usually make up each time, so that it's always different. Also, I use apple wood chips because we like the sweet, fruity flavor they yield. When it's done, shred it apart, heat up your favorite sauce, and slather some on a bun. Authentic pit barbecue right in your own house!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 18hrs

Additional: 18hrs

Total: 1day

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Smoked Pork Butt

Ingredients

7 pounds fresh pork butt roast

2 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile powder

4 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Maple-Brined Pork Loin

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

If desired soak the pork butt in a brine solution for at least 4 hours or overnight. There's a recipe for a brine on this site titled 'Basic Brine for Smoking Meat'. You should do this covered and in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).

Step 3

In a small bowl combine the brown sugar chili powder and any additional seasonings to your taste. Apply this liberally to the meat and rub it in with your fingers. Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.

Step 4

Smoke at 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C) for 6 to 18 hours or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Smoked Pork Butt

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 321.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.5g 53%

Carbohydrates: 3.3g 1%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 21.6g 33%

Saturated Fat: 8g 40%

Cholesterol: 98.6mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 10.1mg 77%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 5.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 34.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 20.9mg 8%

Potassium: 385.1mg 11%

Sodium: 77.7mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 73%

Calories From Fat: 194.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.