Smoking a Southwestern Pork Butt

TLDRLearn how to smoke a tender and flavorful Southwestern pork butt with a delicious rub, garlic cloves, and apple cider spritz.

Key insights

🔥Smoking a pork butt with a Southwestern rub adds a unique flavor profile.

🌶️The rub for the pork butt consists of cumin, garlic powder, oregano, brown sugar, pasilla chili powder, black pepper, and salt.

💨Inserting garlic cloves into the meat adds extra flavor and aroma while smoking.

👨‍🍳Maintain a steady temperature between 225-275°F to ensure the pork butt is cooked evenly and to perfection.

🍖The pork butt is done when it reaches an internal temperature of around 200°F and is tender.

Q&A

What is the purpose of the garlic cloves?

The garlic cloves add extra flavor and aroma to the pork butt while it smokes.

What temperature should the smoker be?

The smoker should be maintained between 225-275°F for even cooking.

How do you know when the pork butt is done?

The pork butt is done when it reaches an internal temperature of around 200°F and is tender.

What kind of wood can be used for smoking?

Hickory wood is commonly used for smoking pork, but you can also try other fruit or nut woods for different flavors.

How long does it take to smoke a pork butt?

Smoking a pork butt can take anywhere from 8-12 hours, depending on the size and temperature.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and preparation for smoking a Southwestern pork butt.

06:58Inserting garlic cloves into the pork butt and applying a Southwestern rub.

10:27Smoking the pork butt on a Weber Kettle at a temperature between 225-275°F.

12:59Wrapping the pork butt in foil and continuing to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of around 200°F.

13:59Taking the pork butt off the smoker and preparing to shred and serve.