Smoked Pork Butt

Smoked Pork Butt
Smoked Pork Butt might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 276 calories, 37g of protein, and 11g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly recipe serves 16. Head to the store and pick up brown sugar, ground new mexico chile powder, pork butt roast, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 12 hours and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
If desired, soak the pork butt in a brine solution for at least 4 hours or overnight. There's a recipe for a brine on this site titled 'Basic Brine for Smoking Meat'. You should do this covered and in the refrigerator.
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2
Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).
3
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder and any additional seasonings to your taste. Apply this liberally to the meat and rub it in with your fingers.
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4
Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.
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5
Smoke at 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C) for 6 to 18 hours, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In18 hrs
Servings16
Health Score26
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