Tennessee’S Best Butt Recipe

Name: Tennessee’S Best Butt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup minced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons lemon pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon summer savory; 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 (6 lb) pork butt, trimmed; 1 golden delicious apple, cored and cut in half (or Granny Smith apple); 3 cups apple cider; 1/2 cup apple brandy

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon summer savory
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (6 lb) pork butt, trimmed
1 golden delicious apple, cored and cut in half (or Granny Smith apple)
3 cups apple cider
1/2 cup apple brandy

1
In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, onion, garlic, paprika, lemon pepper, chili powder, savory, salt, red pepper flakes, cloves, and nutmeg.
2
Blend well and rub all over the pork.
3
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
4
Prepare the smoker.
5
Place the pork on a smoker rack over the filled water pan.
6
Place the apple halves in the water pan.
7
Cover and smoke 6-8 hours, turning every hour.
8
After 2 hours, begin basting every hour with the mixture of cider and brandy.
9
When done, the meat should register 160 degrees in the center.
10
Let the meat stand, covered, at least 20 minutes before trimming away the bone and excess fat.
11
Coarsely chop and serve.

395

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup minced onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Tennessee’S Best Butt 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.

Tennessee’S Best Butt

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