How to Cook a Pork Boston Butt
Learn how to cook a pork Boston Butt (or pork shoulder) in the oven for a flavorful, juicy pulled pork that can be served in countless ways.
Servings: 20
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 7-8 pounds Boston Butt or pork shoulder
For the pulled pork rub:
- 1/2 cup smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
- Mix all of the spices together in a bowl. Rub the spice mix on all sides of the pork butt. 1/2 cup smoked paprika, 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup garlic powder, 2 tablespoons black pepper, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 7-8 pounds Boston Butt
- Place the pork butt fat side up in a roasting pan with a rack.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 450ºF. Then, without opening the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 250ºF. Bake for 7-8 hours or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 195-200ºF.
- Take the pork out of the oven, cover it with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
- Then use meat forks to shred the meat.
- Save some of the juices from the pork to store the leftovers in. It helps keep the pork juicy.
- Store any leftover pork in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze any leftovers for up to 6 weeks.
Notes
You may not use all of the seasoning mix. Store it in an airtight container for another time!
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The calories shown are based on the pork shoulder serving 20, with 1 serving being 1/20 of the pork. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1554mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1695IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg