Description
Deliciously smoked Traeger Pork Butt that melts in your mouth and is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or as a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork butt (also known as pork shoulder)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger grill to 250°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the spices to create a rub.
- Rub the olive oil on the pork butt and then apply the spice mixture evenly.
- Place the pork butt directly on the grill grates and close the lid.
- Smoke for approximately 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F.
- Wrap the pork butt in butcher paper or aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure to let the pork butt rest to allow the juices to redistribute.
- You can serve the pulled pork with a variety of sauces and sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg