Juicy Oven Roasted Boston Butt for Pulled Pork
There’s nothing like the smell of slow-roasted pork filling your kitchen. This Boston butt recipe delivers tender, juicy pulled pork with almost no hands-on time. It’s one of our favorite ways to meal prep for sandwiches, rice bowls, or big family dinners.
Method
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1
Prehat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cut the fat off of the pork.
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2
In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and brown sugar. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork on both sides.
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3
In a cast iron skillet or large skillet sear both sides of the pork over medium-hight heat for two minutes per side. Cover the pork with aluminum foil.
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4
Transfer the cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet to the oven.
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5
Roast the pork for 3 1/2 hours, remove the foil and roast for another hour or until the pork is tender and falling apart or the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
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6
Remove the pork from the oven and let cool. Use two forks to shred the pork and serve with BBQ on buns or on its own with your favorite sides.
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7
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Store leftover pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven. For longer storage, freeze the pork in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 months.
Per serving
- Carbs5 g
- Protein107 g
- Fat33 g
- Fiber1 g
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