Have you ever puzzled methods to get the flavour and tenderness of smoked pork and not using a smoker? Our straightforward Oven Smoked Boston Butt takes minutes to organize and the oven works its magic to take advantage of tender pulled pork ever!

Making scrumptious pulled pork within the oven is de facto easy. We love serving this recipe on a gentle bun with our straightforward to make do-it-yourself bbq sauce. Making your individual sauce takes one pan and fewer than 5 minutes!

how a lot meat ought to i purchase when making pulled pork sandwiches?
I extremely counsel shopping for two roasts or one large roast at Costco. Boston Butt, Pork Butt, or Pork Shoulder are frequent cuts of meat that work effectively with this cooking methodology. I like to purchase an enormous roast (photograph above) so we can have leftovers or for feeding a crowd. I discover that after pulling all the fats off of the cooked meat, the burden of cooked meat is about 1/2 of the burden of the raw roast. So, in case you purchase a 15 lb piece of meat, the cooked meat will equal a little bit greater than 7 lbs. I counsel planning for 1/4-1/3 lb per individual you probably have a mixture of adults and kids and 4-5 facet dishes.
what’s the distinction between pork butt, pork shoulder and boston butt?
Pork butt and pork shoulder are completely different cuts from the identical portion of the pig. Both one works on this recipe. Once I first began making this recipe for oven smoked butt, it was offered in our native grocery labeled as Boston Butt. Now, it appears that evidently pork shoulder is less complicated to search out.

what sides are greatest to serve with pulled pork?
We like to serve a lot of sides with our pulled pork. My favorites are this contemporary Apple and Cabbage Slaw (proven in images), Candy Baked Beans, and my Aunt Di’s Nearly German Potato Salad (beneath).

what gear do I must make oven smoked pork?
No particular gear wanted! You don’t even want a heavy pan. I’ve discovered that utilizing a heavy responsibility dutch oven produces a extra stunning crust on the meat as proven within the images, however utilizing a easy 9×13 pan lined in foil additionally works!

I like to recommend choosing up meals handler gloves both in a restaurant provide retailer or grocery. Meals handler gloves have 100 makes use of, and can maintain your palms from smelling like smoke flavoring. Except you WANT to scent like smoke flavoring?! I heard a information story about males loving meals smells versus flowery fragrance scents… Fascinating. Possibly simply put a little bit behind your ears when you are getting ready the meat…

Oh, another factor. My youngsters, particularly the boys LOVE it after I make this. Not solely as a result of they love the dish, however additionally they love saying “I’m So excited to have BUTT tonight” or “I like it once you make BUTT” or “Go the BUTT”. Sheesh. Youngsters.
We hope you like this recipe now we have made for years!
Recipe initially posted in January 2009, up to date with new content material and images 2025

This straightforward to make oven roasted pulled pork is successful with everybody!
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For the Meat:
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Place gloves on palms, if utilizing. Sprinkle all the seasoning on the roast evenly, each side. Rub into the meat. Repeat the method with the liquid smoke. Place the meat in a big roasting pan or a 9 x 13 pan. Take away the gloves and discard.
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Chop the onions, and throw over the meat. Pour the water into the pan. Be sure that to not pour over the meat, or you’ll wash away the flavorings. Cowl the meat with foil. Seal to edges of pan, so steam will not escape. Place in oven and cook dinner for 3 hours at 325 levels .
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You’ll be able to take away the roast at the moment, however I like to show the oven off, and simply let it sit within the oven for an additional couple of hours. Don’t open the oven till able to take away. When able to serve, draw back extra fats, and both chop or pull pork aside with forks. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with sauce. Serve further sauce on the facet.
- Serve with hamburger buns, or white bread slices.
- Don’t lower the meat and “combine” with bbq sauce. Fastidiously lay the meat in a pan or serving platter and pour a little bit sauce excessive to keep away from a mushy texture.
- You’ll be able to substitute honey for the sugar.
- The sauce will maintain within the fridge for no less than a month.I retailer mine in a mason jar.
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