Comfort food doesn’t get much cozier than melt-in-your-mouth slow roast pork butt. Pork butt, also known as pork shoulder, is an inexpensive, flavorful cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender when slow cooked. The key to fall apart tender pork is to cook it low and slow, allowing the connective tissue to break down and the meat to become infused with flavor. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue pulled pork or a savory Asian-inspired dish, there’s a pork butt recipe out there to satisfy every craving.
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FALL-APART-TENDER SLOW-ROAST PORK BUTT
Pork butt is a less-expensive cut, but cooking at a very low temperature ensures a tender, juicy roast, and it dissolves fat and connective tissue, This can also be made in a slow cooker set on high for 30 minutes, then turned down to low for the day, oven cooking time will vary depending on the size of your roast -- I have made this in the past, and it is very good! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 4h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make small slits all over the roast then insert a whole garlic clove into each slit (this is only optional).
- Place the roast in a greased casserole dish with a lid.
- Sprinkle the roast on all sides with Worcestershire sauce.
- Let sit at room temperature for 1-1/2 hours.
- After 1-1/2 hours spoon any Worcestershire sauce (if any) back on the roast that has accumulated on the bottom of the casserole.
- Using hands press the brown sugar well into the meat on all sides making certain to adhear the sugar to the meat.
- Pour the apple juice into the bottom of the casserole.
- Cover tightly.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Place the roast in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature down to 200 degrees F.
- Roast for about 4 hours or until the meat is falling-apart tender (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the roast).
- Stir the salt and black pepper into the juice (do not omit the salt!).
- Slice meat as desired.
FALL-APART TENDER PORK BUTT ROAST (PULLED PORK)
Make and share this Fall-Apart Tender Pork Butt Roast (Pulled Pork) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Easy
Time 5h20m
Yield 1 roast, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the rack slightly below the center of the oven.
- Place the pork in a casserole that is just large enough to hold it and has a lid.
- Sprinkle the roast on all sides with worcestershire sauce. Then press brown sugar coating on all sides of the pork. Pour the apple juice down the side of the casserole to the bottom, being sure not to drizzle it on the crusted meat. Cover tightly.
- Place the roast in the oven and immediately turn the heat down to 200°F (95°C).
- Roast without opening the oven door for about 5 hours, until the meat is so tender that it pulls apart easily. If the meat does not pull apart easily, cover, and return to the oven and roast 30 minutes more. Check again, roast 30 minutes more as needed.
- Pull the meat apart and remove the bone. Stir the salt into the juices at the bottom of the pan. Serve meat in its delicious juice hot or at room temperature.
- Note: This can easily be done in a slow cooker. Set it on high for 30 minutes, then turn down the heat to low, and let it cook for most of the day or even overnight.
- You can also pour off most of the juice if preffered and stir in your favorite bbq sauce after shredding. Heat through in pot on the stove over medium-low heat.
- This should make about 12 sandwiches.
FALL APART BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST RECIPE
Tender Boston marinated Pork Butt Roast Recipe practically falls apart as you cut it. This pork butt or Boston Roast is perfect on its own
Provided by Juliea Huffaker
Categories From Scratch Recipes
Time 16h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- *** After a generous rub all over the entire roast, cover with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to marinate overnight! ***
- Variations: You can rub olive oil over your roast before adding spices to give it a bit more moisture, or use liquid smoke!
- Put a wire rack at the bottom of your large roasting pan, then place the Boston Butt Roast FAT SIDE UP on the rack, in the pan, and set on the counter.
- Preheat oven to 450° f, and let the roast come up to room temperature while the oven is preheating. Place roast UNCOVERED into your high temperature oven, and roast for a half hour. Then, turn it down to a 250° f oven temperature for the rest of the day.
- Turn the heat down to 250°f and let it roast uncovered till the exterior develops a "bark" or becomes dry and crispy, about 8 hours for a medium sized roast (about 6 pounds). Make sure the outside is good and CRUSTY... Most people think the "bark" or exterior of the roast is the best part, because that's where are the spices are!
- Then carefully remove roast from oven and completely wrap it in 2 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Return Boston Butt to the oven and roast at 250° till the internal temperature (at the deepest part of roast) reaches 200° f.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Cholesterol 70 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Protein 20 grams protein, ServingSize 4 oz, Sodium 380 milligrams sodium
FALL-APART TENDER SLOW-ROAST PORK
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pork in pot with lid. Sprinkle pork heavily with Worcestershire sauce; turn it over and sprinkle other side heavily as well. Take handful of brown sugar and rub against meat to make a brown sugar crust. Repeat until meat is coated with sugar. Pour apple juice in bottom of pan, not over meat. Cover and place pot in oven. Reduce oven heat to 200 degrees; cook 4 hours, until meat literally falls apart when you try to lift it with a fork. Break meat apart a little and push it down into drippings. Sprinkle with salt. (Salt cannot be omitted; it is vital to bring out meat flavors.) Serve hot or at room temperature. Excellent with potato salad and baked beans. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Recipe Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 11-02-1998 Formatted for MasterCook by Susan Wolfe - [email protected]
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 32.74101 g, Carbohydrate 32.2975833333333 g, Cholesterol 164.052 mg, Fiber 0.163500000461936 g, Protein 46.19717 g, SaturatedFat 11.513118 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (323g), Sodium 308.919333333333 mg, Sugar 32.1340833328714 g, TransFat 3.209479 g
TENDER PORK ROAST
LuVerne Peterson of Minneapolis, Minnesota shares this melt-in-your mouth fall-apart-tender pork roast. "It's wonderful to serve to company because it never fails to please," she promises.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. If desired, skim fat from cooking juices and thicken for gravy.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- To achieve fall-apart tenderness, slow-roast the pork butt for at least 8 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 200°F (93°C).
- Sear the pork butt on all sides before roasting to enhance its flavor.
- Use a flavorful rub, such as the one provided in the recipe, to infuse the pork with a variety of spices and herbs.
- Add a cup of water to the roasting pan to prevent the pork from drying out.
- Baste the pork with its own juices every few hours to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Cover the pork tightly with aluminum foil for the first few hours of roasting to create a moist environment that helps the pork tenderize.
- Remove the aluminum foil for the last hour of roasting to allow the pork to brown and crisp up.
Conclusion:
Slow-roasted pork butt is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its fall-apart tender texture and rich, flavorful taste, it's a perfect choice for a special occasion meal or a casual weeknight dinner. The provided recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different rubs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile. Serve the pork with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or coleslaw, and enjoy!
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