Explore this collection of the Best Smoked Pork Butt Recipes! Perfect for beginners or seasoned backyard grillers, these easy recipes will guide you through the art of smoking pork butt to achieve that perfect fall-apart tenderness and rich, smoky flavor we all love.
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Slow-cooking a pork butt on a pellet smoker gives you results you just can't get from any other cooking method.
Use a Traeger pellet grill, Pit Boss pellet grill, or any pellet smoker to make these delicious recipes.
Each recipe comes with detailed instructions, tips, and tricks to ensure your success every step of the way.
Best Smoked Pork Butt Recipes
Expert Tips
- A large baking sheet is handy for carrying meat back and forth from the smoker.
- Use a spray bottle if spritzing any liquid (apple juice, apple cider vinegar).
- Use meat claws if making pulled pork - it makes it so much easier!
Common Questions
Absolutely! Any pellet grill will work!
Once cooked and cooled down properly, store any leftover smoked pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Yes, you can freeze leftover smoked pork butt. Place the meat in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Insert a reliable meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, avoiding bone, to get an accurate reading.
Yes, you can use large pieces of aluminum foil as a substitute for pink butcher paper. However, the foil will hold in more moisture, potentially softening the bark of your pork.
Hickory and apple wood pellets are great choices for pork.
Trimming excess fat ensures better penetration of seasoning and helps form a better bark on the meat.
With its tender meat and ability to soak in flavors, pork butt is versatile and always fun to cook on a pellet grill. Whether you're using your pellet grill for the first time or are a pro looking for something new, I'm sure you'll find a new favorite here. Let's get grilling! 🙂
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