Best 4 Matts Boston Butt Rub Recipes

BIG JAMES' PORK RUB

Steps:

• Mix the paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, white sugar, celery seed, black pepper, cayenne pepper, brown mustard, garlic powder, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.

BOSTON BUTT DRY RUB RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together with a whisk or fork.
• Then, the bbq spice rub is ready to worked into your meat.
• Store your dry rub in the fridge in an airtight container.
• It will keep for two to four weeks.
• Apply a thin coat of vinegar-based mustard to the outside of your Boston butt.
• Good options include dijon mustard and yellow mustard.
• Work your homemade pork butt rub into your butt.
• This is an important step! Skin acts as a barrier to flavor, so if you don't work the rub into the meat, the flavor will be lighter.
• Rub the prepared mix of spices into your meat on all sides thoroughly, and it will penetrate the skin to season the entire cut.
• Wrap your seasoned butt in foil. It can be beneficial to let the roast sit overnight.
• Prepare your barbecue with your chosen smoking wood to a temperature of at least 225 degrees.
• Cook your roast in the foil for about 60 to 90 minutes for every pound.
• Every two hours, make sure to turn the roast on a different side.
• Rub a bit of olive oil on the roast during this time to ensure moisture retention.
• When you think it's close to being done, measure the internal temperature at the thickest part of your roast with a meat thermometer.
• When done, the internal temperature should measure 190 degrees.
• Once done on the barbecue, take off heat and let the meat sit for ten minutes.
• Then, it's ready to cut and serve with your favorite side dishes!

FALL APART BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• *** After a generous rub all over the entire roast, cover with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to marinate overnight! ***
• Variations: You can rub olive oil over your roast before adding spices to give it a bit more moisture, or use liquid smoke!
• Put a wire rack at the bottom of your large roasting pan, then place the Boston Butt Roast FAT SIDE UP on the rack, in the pan, and set on the counter.
• Preheat oven to 450° f, and let the roast come up to room temperature while the oven is preheating. Place roast UNCOVERED into your high temperature oven, and roast for a half hour. Then, turn it down to a 250° f oven temperature for the rest of the day.
• Turn the heat down to 250°f and let it roast uncovered till the exterior develops a "bark" or becomes dry and crispy, about 8 hours for a medium sized roast (about 6 pounds). Make sure the outside is good and CRUSTY... Most people think the "bark" or exterior of the roast is the best part, because that's where are the spices are!
• Then carefully remove roast from oven and completely wrap it in 2 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Return Boston Butt to the oven and roast at 250° till the internal temperature (at the deepest part of roast) reaches 200° f.

NORTH CAROLINA STYLE SMOKED BOSTON BUTT

Steps:

• THE PREP WORD.
• 1 - Mix all these ingredients together as the rub for your smoked Boston Butt. This will store for weeks in an airtight container in your refrigerator.
• 2 - Apply a thin coat of mustard to the butt. You can use the cheap stuff or if you like it a little more tangy, use dijon mustard. The mustard provides some flavor, but also provides a base for the rub to stick to.
• 3 - Generously rub your butt with the rub recipe above. Wrap it up and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator to allow the spices to penetrate the meat.
• 4 - Buy a cheap spray bottle and fill it with Apple Juice and olive oil. You will spray the Boston Butt during cooking with apple juice to add flavor and to keep it moist as you cook. I recommend the dollar tree because the spray bottle will be done after this and you can buy a new one for $1.00.
• COOKING.
• 1 - Heat your BBQ to 225F degrees and put your butt on the grill. Indirect heat works the best and add your favorite soaked wood chips to add the smoked flavor.
• 2 - Plan on cooking the smoked Boston Butt about 60-90 minutes for every pound in the roast.
• 3 - Every 2 1/2 hours, open it up and turn the roast to ensure even cooking. Use the Spray bottle to spray your roast with combination of apple juice and olive oil to keep it moist.
• 4 - The meat is done when the internal temperature is above 190F degrees. The lower you keep the temperature, the more moist the meat will be.
• 5 - Don't be afraid to start early because it can take longer than expected. If it gets done early, you can always wrap it in foil and put it in a cooler. It will keep warm for hours after it is done. At least let the smoked Boston Butt sit for about an hour after you take it off the grill so you don't burn your fingers as you pull the meat.
• 6 - Serve with your favorite sides, salads, and drinks.
• You may consider cooking 2-3 smoked Boston Butts as your whole neighborhood will be stopping by to check what is cooking because of smells that will have tempted them all day long.
• Enjoy this recipe! Let us know what other recipes or tips you have for cooking the ultimate Smoked Boston Butt!