Best 6 Pork Butt Roast Recipes

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Pork butt roast, also known as Boston butt or pork shoulder, is a flavorful and versatile cut of meat that is perfect for slow cooking. This cut comes from the upper shoulder of the pig and is well-marbled, making it ideal for braising, roasting, or smoking. With its rich flavor and tender texture, pork butt roast is a popular choice for both casual and special occasion meals.

In this article, we'll provide you with a collection of mouthwatering pork butt roast recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic slow-cooked pulled pork to flavorful carnitas, and juicy smoked pork shoulder, we've got something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our recipes are easy to follow and will guide you through the process of creating delicious pork butt roast dishes that will impress your family and friends. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FALL-APART-TENDER SLOW-ROAST PORK BUTT



Fall-Apart-Tender Slow-Roast Pork Butt image

Pork butt is a less-expensive cut, but cooking at a very low temperature ensures a tender, juicy roast, and it dissolves fat and connective tissue, This can also be made in a slow cooker set on high for 30 minutes, then turned down to low for the day, oven cooking time will vary depending on the size of your roast -- I have made this in the past, and it is very good! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 4h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 lb) pork shoulder butt, roast
whole garlic clove (optional, use as many as desired)
1/3 cup Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Make small slits all over the roast then insert a whole garlic clove into each slit (this is only optional).
  • Place the roast in a greased casserole dish with a lid.
  • Sprinkle the roast on all sides with Worcestershire sauce.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 1-1/2 hours.
  • After 1-1/2 hours spoon any Worcestershire sauce (if any) back on the roast that has accumulated on the bottom of the casserole.
  • Using hands press the brown sugar well into the meat on all sides making certain to adhear the sugar to the meat.
  • Pour the apple juice into the bottom of the casserole.
  • Cover tightly.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Place the roast in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature down to 200 degrees F.
  • Roast for about 4 hours or until the meat is falling-apart tender (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the roast).
  • Stir the salt and black pepper into the juice (do not omit the salt!).
  • Slice meat as desired.

ROAST PORK BUTT WITH SALSA VERDE



Roast Pork Butt With Salsa Verde image

This dish defines the phrase "it's worth the wait." The cooking method here is low and slow, with a well-seasoned pork butt roasted for 9 to 10 hours. Inspired by a "Pork Dinner" family meal at Mozza in Los Angeles, where a 300-pound Berkshire pig was butchered for the dinner, it makes for a perfect big Sunday feast. Just don't forget the salsa after all that time.

Provided by Adam Nagourney

Categories     dinner, quick, roasts, main course

Time 10h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7- to 8-pound pork butt, fat cap (preferably 1-inch thick) attached
3 1/2 tablespoons salt, plus more for salsa
1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
6 to 8 tablespoons sherry vinegar
4 cups chopped fresh parsley
2 cups chopped fresh oregano
8 garlic cloves, peeled
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Ground black pepper
Salad of bitter greens (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. Season the pork with 3 1/2 tablespoons of salt and 1/4 cup black pepper, rubbing it in well on all sides. Roast the pork, covered, until the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees, 9 to 10 hours. While the pork is roasting, prepare the salsa verde.
  • In a blender or food processor, working in batches if necessary, combine the olive oil, 6 tablespoons of the vinegar, parsley, oregano, garlic and pepper flakes. Process to a purée, and transfer to a mixing bowl. Season with salt, ground black pepper and more vinegar to taste.
  • To serve, pull the pork apart with tongs or forks or slice it. Serve with the salsa and a salad of bitter greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1092, UnsaturatedFat 60 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 86 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 62 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 272 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

FALL-APART TENDER PORK BUTT ROAST (PULLED PORK)



Fall-Apart Tender Pork Butt Roast (Pulled Pork) image

Make and share this Fall-Apart Tender Pork Butt Roast (Pulled Pork) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Easy

Time 5h20m

Yield 1 roast, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pork butt (about 4 pounds)
1/4-1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the rack slightly below the center of the oven.
  • Place the pork in a casserole that is just large enough to hold it and has a lid.
  • Sprinkle the roast on all sides with worcestershire sauce. Then press brown sugar coating on all sides of the pork. Pour the apple juice down the side of the casserole to the bottom, being sure not to drizzle it on the crusted meat. Cover tightly.
  • Place the roast in the oven and immediately turn the heat down to 200°F (95°C).
  • Roast without opening the oven door for about 5 hours, until the meat is so tender that it pulls apart easily. If the meat does not pull apart easily, cover, and return to the oven and roast 30 minutes more. Check again, roast 30 minutes more as needed.
  • Pull the meat apart and remove the bone. Stir the salt into the juices at the bottom of the pan. Serve meat in its delicious juice hot or at room temperature.
  • Note: This can easily be done in a slow cooker. Set it on high for 30 minutes, then turn down the heat to low, and let it cook for most of the day or even overnight.
  • You can also pour off most of the juice if preffered and stir in your favorite bbq sauce after shredding. Heat through in pot on the stove over medium-low heat.
  • This should make about 12 sandwiches.

SLOW COOKER SAVORY CRANBERRY PORK BUTT ROAST



Slow Cooker Savory Cranberry Pork Butt Roast image

I found a pork loin recipe in an email from All Recipes and that was my inspiration for this. I really wanted a Crock Pot recipe using the Pork Butt roast which is a budget stretcher compared to loins. This version turned out moist and flavorful. The original version used apple jelly instead of the marmalade. Use the one you like best.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 1 roast, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use Wesson Best Blend)
4 lbs pork butt (with bone)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup orange marmalade or 1 cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken soup base or 4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Quickly sear each side of the roast in the hot oil, about 1 minute each side.
  • Place the roast in your slow cooker, fat side up.
  • If using bouillon, crush the cubes.
  • Combine the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, mustard, soup base/bouillon, horseradish, garlic powder, and thyme.
  • Spoon the sauce over the pork roast.
  • Cover and cook on low 8 -10 hours.

PORK BOSTON BUTT ROAST WITH GRAVY



Pork Boston Butt Roast With Gravy image

If you are a garlic-lover then you will like this recipe! Plan ahead the roast needs to refrigerated overnight and left out at room temperature for 1-1/2 hours before roasting. If you do not have a roasting pan, then cover the pan completely with heavy foil.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (5 -6 lb) boston butt (pork roast)
garlic clove (peeled and sliced in half, use as many as you wish)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons flour, divided
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 medium onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves (can use more cloves)
3 -4 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce (can use more)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 pinch italian seasoning
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut small slits in the roast all over, then stuff with garlic clove halves (as many as you wish).
  • Place in a shallow glass pan cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours to allow garlic to infuse in the meat.
  • Remove from the fridge and allow to sit for 1-1/2 hours or just until the meat is almost room temperature (this might take more than 1-1/2 hours).
  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the roast in a small or medium-size oval roasting pan with a fitted lid.
  • In a small cup or bowl mix together 4 tablespoons flour with 1-1-/2 tablespoons salt, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Sprinkle the flour/seasoning mix all over the roast.
  • Pour 2 cups water and the vinegar into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  • Add in the onion and whole garlic cloves.
  • Drizzle the pork evenly with hot sauce.
  • Cover with the lid and cook for 3-1/2 hours or until very tender.
  • Remove pork from the roasting pan and wrap tightly in foil.
  • Pour 1 cup pan drippings into a 2-cup pyrex measuring cup; let stand 10 minutes, then skim off the fat from the top of the glass.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high; whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, the pan drippings, broth, red wine and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Season gravy with black pepper.
  • Serve the gravy with the roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.7, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 164.1, Sodium 1699.6, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 43.6

PORK BUTT ROAST WITH VEGETABLES



Pork Butt Roast with Vegetables image

Very simple, yet tasty. The meat will melt in your mouth. Very little preparation. A must try.

Provided by Kat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
6 pounds pork butt roast
2 onion, sliced
20 new potatoes, raw
16 carrots, peeled
2 cups mushrooms, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat. Sprinkle pork on all sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder; rub into meat. Sear the meat on all sides until lightly brown. Transfer to a roasting pan.
  • Place onion slices over meat and in the roasting pan. Fill the pan 2/3 full of water. Cover and place in preheated oven for 3 hours. Add the potatoes and carrots; cover and cook 45 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook another 15 minutes. Remove and let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 277.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Pork Butt Roast: Look for a roast that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep the meat moist and flavorful during the cooking process.
  • Preparing the Roast: Trim any excess fat from the roast, but leave a thin layer to help keep the meat moist. Season the roast liberally with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs.
  • Cooking the Roast: Place the roast in a slow cooker or braising pan. Add liquid, such as broth, water, or beer, to the pot. Cover the roast and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Shredding the Roast: Once the roast is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat using two forks or a meat shredder.
  • Serving the Roast: Serve the shredded pork butt roast on its own, or use it as a filling for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or other dishes.

Conclusion:

Pork butt roast is a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. By following these tips, you can ensure that your pork butt roast turns out tender, flavorful, and juicy every time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious results.

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