This is the easiest Smoked Pork Butt recipe that you will find! It starts with a simple homemade rub and then is smoked overnight. The result is tender, juicy pulled pork that melts in your mouth. The best part about this pulled pork recipe is that you don’t have to babysit your smoker! A great beginner smoker recipe for everyone.
Smoked Pork Butt
Strap on your taste buds for this tasty meal! I wanted to find a go to Easy Smoked Pork Butt recipe that I could make without being scared of my smoker and here it is! This is perfect if you are looking a beginner recipe for your smoker or something that you don’t have to babysit all day long! Seriously, SO EASY! Usually I leave my husband to the smoking of meats but even I can pull this one off solo!
And you know what the bonus is? It cooks overnight! Yup, think slow cooker meets smoker, what can be easier than that?!!
You’re going to love this super tender amazing smoked pork butt. The result is tender, juicy, melt in your mouth delicious meal that is perfect for sandwiches and will make your next cookout even easier!
I made this one Saturday when I was up at the cabin. We started the meat on Friday evening and had to smell it all day long on Saturday as it cooked. It was slight torture. I’m pretty sure the golfers across the road were tempted to come over and eat dinner with us! At least I would have been.
My parents LOVED this Easy Smoked Pork Butt and so did we! Plus, I loved how EASY it was. Plus, there were leftovers for BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza and Pulled Pork Taquitos!
How long does it take to smoke a pork butt?
- It will take between 15-20 hours for the pork to be done.
This is definitely the time to invest in a good meat thermometer. If you’re serious about maintaining a consistent temperature in your smoker, take the time to buy a good digital meat thermometer. This will allow you to insert the probe into the meat to monitor where you’re at in the cooking process without lifting the lid of your smoker. Our smoke has a built in thermometer but I also love this thermometer to monitor meat temperature!
It takes all the guesswork out of your cooking and will make for better results for your finished meal.
What temperature is smoked pulled pork done?
- You’ll want to smoke the pork until the internal temperature range is 195 to 201 degrees.
Shopping list for Smoked Pork Butt
- 7-10 pound bone-in pork shoulder roast
- Yellow mustard
- Homemade Sweet & Smokey Rub
What is the best cut of pork for this process? I recommend the Boston Butt (which actually comes from the shoulder of the pork). It has a high fat content which helps keep the meat super moist.
When you’re selecting a roast for this recipe, look for one that most of the fat is already trimmed. If possible, visit your local butcher for fresh pork.
A large roast this size will take several hours to smoke so be sure to plan accordingly.
Steps to make Easy Smoked Pork Butt
- Preheat your pellet grill to 225 degrees F.
- Wipe the pork shoulder roast with a paper towel. Blot it well and remove any small bone fragments.
- Cover the pork shoulder with yellow mustard
- Season with the Sweet & Smoky Rub. Cover all sides of the roast completely.
- Place the pork shoulder roast on pellet grill in the middle of the grate.
- Close the lid and smoke the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 195 degrees F.
- This will take between 15-20 hours depending on the size of your pork shoulder and the ability of your smoker to achieve a consistent temperature.
- Remove the pork shoulder roast from the smoker when it reaches desired temperature and wrap in tinfoil.
- Let rest for 1 hour. After 1 hour pull apart pork shoulder roast. Sprinkle the pulled pork with reserved Sweet & Smoky Rub and toss to mix.
- Eat and enjoy!!
Guys, this is SO GOOD! It’s easy, great for a party and leftovers (if you have any!) are perfect for sandwiches! It’s an excellent meal that’s easy to make that I know you will love!
If you’re wondering what to serve with this, an Apple Dump Cake is a great choice!
Now don’t forget when you make this be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can ooh and ahhh over your delicious creation! 😋 or leave a comment with a five star rating below, because I want to hear from you!
This is the easiest Smoked Pork Butt recipe that you will find! It starts with a simple homemade rub and then is smoked overnight. The result is tender, juicy pulled pork that melts in your mouth. The best part about this pulled pork recipe is that you don't have to babysit your smoker! A great beginner smoker recipe for everyone.
- 8-10 lb bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt)
- 3 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 c. Homemade Sweet & Smoky Rub
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Preheat your pellet grill to 225 degrees F.
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Remove 1 Tbsp Sweet & Smoky Rub for later.
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Take your pork shoulder roast and wipe it down with a paper towel. Make sure to clean off any small bone fragments and extra liquid.
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Take your yellow mustard and cover pork shoulder roast with it. Then season your pork shoulder roast with the Sweet & Smoky Rub. Make sure the entire pork shoulder roast is completely covered with seasoning.
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Place the pork shoulder roast on pellet grill in the middle of the grate.
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Close the lid and smoke the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 195 degrees F. You can smoke it until it reaches 201 degrees F if you like a softer pork. This will take between 15-20 hours depending on the size of your pork shoulder and the ability of your smoker to achieve a consistent temperature. Yes, it will take this long! I doubted it but it will!
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Remove the pork shoulder roast from the smoker when it reaches desired temperature and wrap in tinfoil. Let rest for 1 hour. After 1 hour pull apart pork shoulder roast. Sprinkle the pulled pork with reserved Sweet & Smoky Rub and toss to mix.
I love using these to help pull the pork apart!
Cooking Method from Hey Grill Hey
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