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Juicy roasted pork shoulder served on a decorative white platter with a carving fork and sauce.

Boston Butt

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 661 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 4- to 5-pound Boston butt (pork shoulder)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
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  • Place the Boston butt on a roasting pan. Rub the olive oil all over the pork.
    Raw beef roast being seasoned with an herb brush for a delicious baked meat recipe.
  • Apply the spice mixture evenly on all sides of the pork, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.
    Seasoned beef roast being prepared for baking, with spices sprinkled on top.
  • Cover the pork with foil and put it into the preheated oven.
    Juicy seasoned roast beef prepared for oven, aluminum foil covering meat, baked deliciously.
  • Roast for approximately 4 to 5 hours, uncovering the foil during the final hour. Cook until the meat is tender and the internal temperature reaches 195F.
    Juicy pot roast beef in a brown gravy in a white baking dish.
  • Remove the pork from the oven, cover it with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing or shredding.
    Succulent shredded beef roast with rich gravy, served on a white platter with carving knife and fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 85gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 998mgFiber: 1g
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