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Smoked Pork Butt Recipe

Delicious smoked pork butt, perfect for any BBQ.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 5 lb Pork Butt
  • 2 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 cup Apple Juice for spritzing

Instructions: 

  • 1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
  • 2. Mix paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  • 3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork butt.
  • 4. Place the pork butt in the smoker.
  • 5. Smoke for about 8 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour after the first 3 hours.
  • 6. Remove from smoker when internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
  • 7. Let rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding.

Notes:

For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked to the right temperature.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword BBQ, Smoked Pork
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