Boston Butt

Season: Generously coat with your favorite pork BBQ rub or seasoning.

Set up BBQ: Set your Kettle BBQ with an indirect charcoal snake, at 125-150°C/250-300°F.

Smoke: Add smoking wood and let it cook slowly, for approximately 6 hours until bark has set

Be low, and slow: Bark should set around 80-82°C/175-180°F internal.

Wrap: Wrap boston butt in alfoil and return to bbq (could also be oven at this point)

Finish: Continue to cook until 96°C/205°F internal temperature.

Rest & Serve: Allow pork to rest 2-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 60-70°C / 140-150°F

Enjoy as: American pulled pork with cornbread and coleslaw sides; Next level tacos with a grilled corn salad; or layered onto noodles and bok choy.

Is Boston butt the same as pork shoulder?

Rather than the Boston butt being the same as pork shoulder, it is a cut that comes from the shoulder of the pig.

The Boston butt is from the higher part of the pig, while pork shoulder is further down.

How long does it take to cook a Boston butt?

We recommend cooking it for 6 hours and allowing 2-3 hours of resting time to achieve the perfect texture and taste.

What temperature do you cook a Boston butt in the oven?

We recommend cooking it at 125-150°C/250-300°F with the smoking wood bark being set at 80-82°C/175-180°F then finally allowing the pork to rest until it reaches an internal temperature of 60-70°C / 140-150°F.

Is the best cut of pork for pulled pork?

Yes, the pork Boston butt has more fat on the meat, which makes it the best cut for making pulled pork. 

Is this the best for shredding?

Yes, the Boston butt is perfect for shredding as it will break down to create tender, juicy and flavourful meat that is perfect for shredding.