Boston Butt

Smoked Boston Butt Recipe

Transform a classic cut of pork into a tender, flavorful masterpiece with Smoked Boston Butt. Known for its marbling and rich flavor, Boston butt is the go-to choice for pulled pork, breaking down beautifully during low-and-slow cooking for juicy, easy-to-shred meat.

Whether you’re using a vertical smoker or the smoker settings on your Gravity Series Grill and Smoker, this recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat with a rich, smoky bark. Low and slow is the key—let the smoker do the work as the Boston butt absorbs those deep, smoky flavors.

This recipe requires marinading overnight so be sure to plan your cook accordingly!

This easy smoked recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat with a rich, smoky bark that’s perfect for shredding. Whether it’s for pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, or just a hearty plate of BBQ, this smoked Boston butt is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1. 01

   Season pork butt generously with dry rub seasoning.

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3. 02

   Place pork in a resealable plastic bag. Spread mustard evenly over butt while inside the bag to avoid mess.

4. 03

   Seal bag and refrigerate overnight.

5. 04

   Preheat smoker to 225°F.

6. 05

   Place butt on middle rack of smoker and smoke for 7 to 8 hours or until internal temperature reaches 185°F. Remove from smoker.

7. 06

   Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and return to smoker. Increase smoker temperature to 275°F. Smoke for an additional 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 200°F.

8. 07

   Let meat rest inside foil for 30 minutes.

9. 08

   Then shred the pork into pulled pork and enjoy!

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