Pork

Boston Butt

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Beginner

Don't be afraid of this BBQ classic. Simply follow the steps and you'll be feeding a crowd in no time. Monitor your cook overnight from the comfort of your recliner with the recteq app.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 225℉.
Step 2: Combine molasses and mustard and coat the Boston butt.
Step 3: Shake on rubs.
Step 4: Cook at 225℉ for 7-8 hours until the meat reaches 165℉, then wrap tightly in 2 layers of foil.
Step 5: Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 195℉.
Step 6: Remove from grill, and let rest for 2 hours.
Step 7: Pull the pork.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Ingredients

1 (8-10 pound) Boston Butt (Pork Shoulder)
4 tablespoon(s) Dijon Mustard
1 cup(s) Molasses
¹/₂ cup(s) Rossarooski's Honey Rib Rub
1 recteq Mild Gourmet BBQ Sauce

Tools Needed

Nitrile Gloves
Aluminum Foil

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 225℉.
Step 2: Combine molasses and mustard and coat the Boston butt.
Step 3: Shake on rubs.
Step 4: Cook at 225℉ for 7-8 hours until the meat reaches 165℉, then wrap tightly in 2 layers of foil.
Step 5: Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 195℉.
Step 6: Remove from grill, and let rest for 2 hours.
Step 7: Pull the pork.

Chef Pairings

After you've shredded the meat, serve it up on toasted buns with your favorite coleslaw recipe, and sip on some sweet iced tea.