Smoked Pork Butt- By: Jody Bode Recipe

Name: Smoked Pork Butt- By: Jody Bode
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 lbs pork butt, trimmed (5 to 6 pounds); 5 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon maple pepper (or lemon pepper); 1 tablespoon lemon pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried summer savory; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 cups apple juice; ½ cup apple brandy

Servings: persons

5 -6 lbs pork butt, trimmed (5 to 6 pounds)
5 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon maple pepper (or lemon pepper)
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried summer savory
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups apple juice
½ cup apple brandy

1
Mix dried ingredients into a rub.
2
Rub into trimmed pork butt.
3
Cover & marinate in the refrigerator over night, or 1 hours and let sit 30 minute @ room temp before cooking.
4
Place pork on a smoker grill rack over a water pan w/ apples and orange slices.
5
With the lid down smoke over med.
6
Coals turning every hours 6 to 8 hours Until it wiggles.
7
After 3 hrs, baste with apple juice and apple brandy mixture once a hours also turning the meat.
8
Let meat sit covered 20 to 30 minute before serving.

511

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 lbs pork butt, trimmed (5 to 6 pounds), 5 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon maple pepper (or lemon pepper), and more.

Yes, Smoked Pork Butt- By: Jody Bode falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Smoked Pork Butt- By: Jody Bode

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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