Smoked Boston Butt With Carolina Vinegar Sauce

Name: Smoked Boston Butt With Carolina Vinegar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Smoked Boston Butt; 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (8 lb) bone-in pork roast (Boston butt); Carolina Vinegar Sauce; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Servings: persons

Smoked Boston Butt
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8 lb) bone-in pork roast (Boston butt)
Carolina Vinegar Sauce
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Smoked Boston Butt:
2
Soak mesquite wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
3
Preheat smoker to 225 - 250 degrees. Sprinkle soaked wood chips over coals.
4
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper. Spread mixture over all sides of roast. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
5
Place roast in smoker. Cook, covered with smoker lid, until meat is very tender, 11-12 hours. Remove from smoker, and let stand for 30 minutes. Shred roast, discarding fat and bone. Serve with Carolina Vinegar Sauce or your favorite barbecue sauce.
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Carolina Vinegar Sauce.
7
In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Cover, and refrigerate for up to five days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Smoked Boston Butt, 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Smoked Boston Butt With Carolina Vinegar Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!