You may not normally grill out in the winter, but this mouth-watering recipe will make it worth your while. Once you get your Kamado Joe up to temperature, you can stay warm inside while this recipe for Boston Butt cooks away outside. The next time you have everyone over to watch the game or for a holiday party, try this recipe for any size crowd.
PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 8 HOURS
INGREDIENTS
- 1- Boston Butt (6-8lbs)
- Favorite Dry Rub (I use Emeril’s “Essence” as a base, then I add a 3:2:1 ratio of paprika, brown sugar, and chipotle chili powder)
- 3-5 Apple Wood Chunks
- 1- drip pan
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut away any thick areas of fat, but do leave a thin layer on top. Wash the pork and pat dry.
Apply the dry rub and massage into the meat. Let the butt marinate at room temperature while you prepare the grill.
Place plenty of charcoal in the KJ. Light the charcoal and wait until the temperature gauge starts to move. Draft door and top vent should be fully open. Add wood chunks to the top of the charcoal. Place Heat Deflector with stone on the bottom. Place drip pan in the center, then fill about 3/4 way with water. Place cooking grate on top.
Center Boston Butt, fat side up, on the grate over the drip pan.
Once the KJ reaches 200 degrees, adjust the vents to maintain a cooking temperature between 225-250 degrees F. The rule of thumb for smoking is about 1 and 1/2 hours per pound. Low and slow.
Remove the pork from the KJ and set aside to cool slightly (1-2 hours).
Using 2 forks or your hands, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Remove any excess fat. Serve with sauce and buns to make sandwiches.
TIP: The shredded pork can be placed in a crockpot on low to render some more along with your favorite bbq sauce.
