How To Smoke A Pork Butt
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Learn everything you need to know about smoking the perfect pork butt on your pellet grill or charcoal smoker.
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Tools Needed: – Baking Sheet – Aluminum Foil – Meat Probe Thermometer – Spray Bottle – Oven Mitts/ Grill Gloves
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Start with trimming silver skin from your pork butt. Apply a binder for your rub all over (like mustard).
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If you have a nice fat cap (top layer of fat on the pork butt) you can score it as well in a crosshatch pattern.
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Choose a BBQ rub of choice. I like a sweet and spicy combo.
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Coat your entire pork butt in a nice even layer of the rub. Pat it on only.
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Pork butts will vary in cooking time. I prefer low and slow at 225 F.
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Cook uncovered until the bark sets. Spray with a diluted apple juice mixture to keep it moist every hour.
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Pork butts are usually not "done" until they're over a temp of 195 F. or more. Use a probe thermometer to test the texture too.
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Once it's done, remove from the grill and let it rest (at least an hour or so before pulling). Remove the bone as well.
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Carefully shred with your hands or with two large forks (it will be hot)
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Remove any large pieces of fat (it separates easily from the meat).
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Serve pulled on a tray and pair with your favorite sauces or mustards.
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