Pork Butt Roast

My simple and delicious pork butt roast is coated with a sweet and savory seasoning blend and is roasted until it's fall-apart tender. Perfect for a hands-off and cozy dinner. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 45

Total Time 1 50

Servings servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

3 pounds pork butt roast
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 420°F and allow the roast to sit at room temperature for several minutes.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of it. Spray or brush the wire rack with olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, pepper, and ground mustard together. Rub the meat with the spices and place it on the wire rack.
Roast the meat for 30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/350°F and continue roasting for an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (shreddable meat).
Once the meat is roasted, cover it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Video

Notes

Leftovers: Transfer the cooled leftover pork butt roast to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
Reheating: Place the pork in a covered oven-safe dish and reheat in the oven at 275°F until warmed through. You can also quickly reheat it in the microwave.

I've tested the pork butt roast on the grill, slow cooker, and the Instant Pot, so you have options:

Grilled pork butt roast: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the seasoned pork butt on the grill and sear each side. Transfer the pork to an indirect heat area and grill until the internal temperature reaches about 195ºF to 203°F.
Slow cooker pork butt roast: Place the seasoned pork butt in the crockpot and pour a layer of chicken broth, beef broth, or BBQ sauce on the bottom. Cover with a lid and slow cook on low for around 8 hours or until the pork is easily shreddable.
Instant Pot method: Heat some olive oil or avocado oil in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. Once hot, sear the seasoned pork butt on all sides. Pour some chicken broth, beef broth, or barbecue sauce into the pot, seal the lid on top, and cook on high pressure for around 90 minutes. Perform a natural release pressure when the time is up, then rest and serve.

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