Ingredients for Smoked Boston Butt With Carolina Vinegar Sauce
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Ground Mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Ground Red Pepper
- Bone In Pork Roast
- Distilled White Vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Light Brown Sugar
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
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How to Make Smoked Boston Butt With Carolina Vinegar Sauce
- **Prepare the Boston Butt:** Pat a 4-5 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt) dry with paper towels.
- **Soak Mesquite Wood Chips:** Soak 1 cup of mesquite wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
- **Preheat Smoker:** Preheat your smoker to 225-250°F (107-121°C).
- **Prepare the Dry Rub:** In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- **Season the Pork:** Generously rub the dry spice mixture all over the Boston butt.
- **Rest the Pork:** Let the seasoned pork shoulder sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- **Smoke the Pork:** Place the pork shoulder in the smoker, maintaining the temperature between 225-250°F (107-121°C). Add soaked mesquite wood chips to the smoker according to manufacturer's instructions. Smoke for 11-12 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190-200°F (88-93°C) and the meat is easily shredded.
- **Rest the Pork:** Remove the pork from the smoker and let it rest, loosely tented with foil, for at least 30 minutes.
- **Shred the Pork:** Shred the pork, discarding any excess fat and bone.
- **Prepare the Carolina Vinegar Sauce:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon your favorite hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot), and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
- **Chill the Sauce:** Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to five days) to allow the flavors to meld.
- **Serve:** Serve the shredded pork generously drizzled with the Carolina Vinegar Sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
87 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
0g
Carbs
1g
