Boston Butt On The Grill Recipe

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With only 3 ingredients, you’re looking at some good, traditional BBQ with plenty of flavor. My Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Butt (AKA Smoked Pork Shoulder) is a go-to whenever I am looking to feed a hungry crowd and don’t want too much fuss.

This method for making smoked pulled pork is a tasty way to cook pork butt, and it only needs a little bit of time, a few basic ingredients, and a reliable smoker.

Make sure to read this post through to the end (lots of helpful information there) and scroll down to the printable recipe card to soak up all the pork knowledge so you’ll be fully prepared to take on this mouthwatering beast.

Because it requires so little work, I refer to this smoked pulled pork recipe as “simple.” You don’t need any fancy injections, tools, spritzing mixtures, or wrapping to ensure that it turns out perfectly every. single. time. All you need is a good pork shoulder, my famous homemade sweet BBQ rub, good smoke, and plenty of time.

Preheat Grill to 250°F with an indirect area for cooking. (Indirect means no flame directly under the meat). Place on grill, fat side down and cook with indirect heat. Cook Boston Butt at 250° for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours per pound, or until meat reaches internal temperature of 203° F.

Boston Butt Recipe | Smoked Pork Butt on the UDS Smoker

Boston Butt Recipe – On The Grill or In The Oven 🔗

Slow & Low or Hot & Fast No Excuses Recipe!

Prep: 8

Total: 9h30min

Nutrition Facts: calories 0, Carbohydrate , Cholesterol , Fat , Fiber , Protein , Saturated Fat , servingSize , Sodium , Sugar , Trans Fat

Ingredients:

  • 5 tbsp Bone Suckin’® Seasoning & Rub
  • 6 lbs Boston Butt
  • 16 oz Bone Suckin’® Sauce

Instruction:

  1. On the Grill
  2. Generously rub all sides of Boston Butt (or sometimes called Pork Shoulder) with Bone Suckin’® Seasoning & Rub.
  3. Place in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat Grill to 250°F with an indirect area for cooking. (Indirect means no flame directly under the meat).
  5. Place on grill, fat side down and cook with indirect heat. Cook Boston Butt at 250° for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours per pound, or until meat reaches internal temperature of 203° F. Enjoy!
  6. Oven Method (we find the oven method takes us about 4-5 hours)
  7. Preheat oven to Bake 325° F. Place in oven safe pan or disposable aluminum pan with high sides, fat side down. Bake Boston Butt at 325° for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours per pound, or until meat reaches internal temperature of 203° F.
  8. Use a thermometer. Note that a temperature stall sometimes takes place around 160°F which could add 1 hour or more to cook time. Give yourself at least 1.5 hours per pound. After meat reaches 140° F you can wrap in aluminum foil to speed up the cook time a little. Remove from grill or oven and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes prior to serving.
  9. Optional: Baste Boston Butt with Bone Suckin’® Sauce during last 15 minutes of grilling.
  10. Also you can add Bone Suckin’® Sauce in while you are chopping the Boston butt.
  11. May be sliced or shredded and served as entree or on a bun.
  12. Recipe serves 10-12. Enjoy!
  13. Leftovers can be placed in 1 pound bags and put in refrigerator for a 2-3 days. Longer than 3 days you should freeze them for meals at a later date or give to friends or family. You can microwave to reheat barbecue on a microwave safe plate with a paper towel over it or if in FoodSaver bag you can reheat it in hot water on the stove.

FAQ

How long does it take to cook a Boston butt on the grill?

Lightly oil the grill grates and cook the pork butt over indirect heat for 5 hours and 30 minutes, keeping the temperature constant at about 225 degrees F (be sure to refer to the grill manufacturer’s guide for best results).

How long does it take to grill a Boston butt on a gas grill?

Note that this cooking time is for a 4-pound Boston butt pork shoulder; if using a rub, you’ll need to apply the rub the night before and refrigerate; and the general rule for barbecued pork is to cook it at about 215°F to 225°F for 90 minutes per pound.

How do you cook a Boston butt on a gas grill?

Place the pork shoulder on the grill’s side away from the heat source when it reaches and maintains a temperature of 225°, cover the grill, and cook for 16 to 18 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 195°.

How long do you grill a Boston butt per pound?

4. Roast at 450°F for 15-20 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust, then reduce the heat to 250°F and continue roasting for an additional 45 to 1 hour per pound until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.

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