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Smoked Boston Butt with Dry Rub

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This recipe features a Boston butt that is first simmered with aromatics and beer, then coated in a robust dry rub and smoked for 8 hours. The combination of pre-cooking and long smoking results in tender, flavorful pork perfect for pulling or slicing. The dry rub includes paprika, chili powder, and cayenne for a savory, slightly spicy profile.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 865
Dietary: Vegan
Description
This recipe features a Boston butt that is first simmered with aromatics and beer, then coated in a robust dry rub and smoked for 8 hours. The combination of pre-cooking and long smoking results in tender, flavorful pork perfect for pulling or slicing. The dry rub includes paprika, chili powder, and cayenne for a savory, slightly spicy profile.
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine the Boston butt, onion, ground coriander, ground cumin, oregano, chipotles in adobo, bay leaves, beer, and water in a large pot.
  2. 2
    Lightly boil for 1 to 2 hours.
  3. 3
    Remove the butt from the pot and save the simmer liquid.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, combine the black pepper, paprika, chili powder, celery salt, dry mustard, Grandma's chili powder, Pasilla chili powder, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.
  5. 5
    Dry rub the cooked butt thoroughly with the rub mixture.
  6. 6
    Place the rubbed butt in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate overnight.
  7. 7
    The next day, fire up your smoker. Line the water tray with foil if not using water.
  8. 8
    Smoke the butt with mesquite coals at 250°F (121°C) for about 8 hours, or longer if you prefer to pull the meat.
  9. 9
    Every hour, add foil-wrapped mesquite chips to the coals and mop the meat with the saved simmer liquid.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories 865kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.3g70%
Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 1877mg79%
Total Carbohydrate 117g39%
Dietary Fiber 53.8g216%
Sugars 15.2g
Protein 34.6g70%

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

Keywords: smoked pork, boston butt, dry rub, barbecue, pork shoulder, smoker, mesquite, american, slow cooked, chili powder, beer
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