Get ready to savor the smoky, tender perfection of "Oink Oink Pork Butt," a slow-cooked masterpiece that will elevate your next meal. This bone-in or boneless pork shoulder is generously coated in a homemade spice rub featuring smoky paprika, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. Slow-roasted with apple cider vinegar and savory stock for hours, the result is juicy, fall-apart pork that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, this versatile dish can be served in sandwiches, tacos, or alongside classic barbecue sides like coleslaw and cornbread. Whether you prepare it in the oven or a slow cooker, "Oink Oink Pork Butt" is the ultimate comfort food recipe for a crowd-pleasing feast. Keywords: pork butt recipe, pulled pork, slow-cooked pork, barbecue pork, easy pork recipes.
Start by preparing the spice rub. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the pork butt dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over the entire surface of the pork, then generously coat the pork with the spice rub, pressing it into the meat.
If possible, let the pork butt rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop. If you're short on time, you can proceed immediately.
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) or set up a slow cooker on the low setting.
Place the pork butt in a roasting pan (if using the oven) or directly in the crockpot (if using the slow cooker).
Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken/vegetable stock around the pork butt, being careful not to wash off the spice rub.
Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil or the crockpot with its lid.
Cook in the oven or slow cooker for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once done, transfer the pork to a large cutting board and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any excess fatty bits.
Optionally, skim the fat from the cooking liquid and mix a bit of the liquid into the shredded pork for added moisture and flavor.
Serve the pork as-is, or with your favorite BBQ sauce. It’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served alongside coleslaw and cornbread.
Serving size | 2495.8 grams (2495.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 5459 |
Total Fat 394.20g | 505% |
Saturated Fat 131.90g | 660% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
Cholesterol 1270mg | 423% |
Sodium 5177mg | 225% |
Total Carbohydrate 158.50g | 58% |
Dietary Fiber 8.10g | 29% |
Total Sugars 122.60g | |
Protein 315.00g | 630% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 333mg | 26% |
Iron 23mg | 125% |
Potassium 5941mg | 126% |
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