Boston Butt Cooking Guidelines

1. Thaw and remove pork from packaging. With paper towels, pat dry and let the meat come to room temperature. 

2. Preheat oven to 300°F. Season pork with salt, pepper and seasonings as you wish.

3. In a roasting pan with sides, place pork, fat cap side up, in the middle of the oven. Pour a shallow layer of liquid — white wine or stock — into the bottom of the pan. 

4. Cook for approximately 40 minutes per pound at 300°F.  Meat should be tender and fully cooked if using this method. During the cooking process, if the liquid in the bottom of the pan evaporates, add another ½ inch as needed.

5. The desired internal temperature for this cut is roughly 180°F.

6. Rest roast for at least 20 minutes to allow for the redistribution of juices.

Boston Butt, also known as pork shoulder, is the world's favorite cut for slow-cooked pulled pork in all of its spectacular manifestations — from BBQ sandwiches to classic Mexican carnitas, and perníl, the foundation for a great Cuban sandwich. We love to put them in a smoker for hours, or braise them during the colder months. They can also be slow-roasted and make gorgeous centerpieces for any special meal (with plenty of leftovers!).