Boston Butt: Two Ways

Many think that the only way to eat a Boston Butt is in between two slices of bread, but my boyfriend, Adam, and I have discovered that there is much more to be desired. We decided that pork sandwiches were just too boring so instead we spiced things up!

For our first meal, we had pork tacos with a sweetened broccoli slaw. This simple dish is perfect for those spring months when you just want something different. Since the everything can be made ahead of time. It took us just 10 minutes to prepare lunch on Saturday.

The second way we had our pork was an idea taken from a dish we had in Savannah at Vic's on the River. Pork egg rolls sounds complicated, but it was only a few short steps to perfection.

Below are the recipes of the dishes we prepared:


Boston Butt using Sticky Fingers' Dry BBQ Rub*

Ingredients:

1- 3 to 4 lb Boston Butt
1 bag of charcoal
3 Tbs. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

Mix all dry ingredients together and set aside. Take Boston butt out of package and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub mixture all over butt and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile heat charcoal grill with coals on one side. With a piece of aluminum foil make a tray for the butt to sit on to prevent the juices from putting the heat out.

Place butt on grill away from the coals to create indirect heat. Put grill lid on and place 4 to 5 charcoals in every hour. Butt will need to cook for at least 6 hours or until it has an internal temperature of 165. After the butt is done let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Shred the butt and store in container.



The Ultimate BBQ Sauce by Tyler Florence

Ingredients:

1 slice bacon
1 bunch fresh thyme
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika if available
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Wrap the bacon around the bunch of thyme and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme and cook slowly 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly without coloring for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Cole Slaw (I found this recipe when searching for a no-mayo version)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups White Vinegar
1 cup Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 cup Sugar
6 Tbs. Dry Yellow Mustard Powder
2 Tbs. Celery Salt
2 tsp. Ground White Pepper
1 pkg. of broccoli slaw

Directions:

Place all ingredients except broccoli slaw into stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil mixing well. Turn off fire and let cool. Mix in with broccoli slaw and let sit for an hour before serving

BBQ Pork Tacos

Ingredients:

1 pkg. of flour tortillas
1 cup shredded pork
1/4 cup ultimate BBQ sauce
1/2 Cole slaw

Directions:

Heat pork and BBQ sauce in saucepan until warm. Warm tortillas in microwave or on the grill (we did it on the grill and it was excellent). Place pork mixture on a tortilla and top with Cole slaw. Believe me, you will not want to miss out on this great dish!

BBQ Pork Egg Rolls

Ingredients:

5 cups of canola oil
1 pkg. of egg roll paper
1 cup shredded pork
1/4 cup ultimate BBQ sauce

Directions:

Heat oil in dutch oven until it reaches 350 degrees. In a small bowl mix BBQ sauce and pork together. Set aside. Take piece of egg roll paper and place on piece of wax paper. Moisten the edges of the paper and turn paper into shape of diamond. Place about 1 1/2 tbs. of pork mixture in the center. Fold outer edges in and take the end closest to you and fold over the mixture. Roll and set aside. When done with all rolls, begin placing in the oil one at a time. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain, let cool, and enjoy!


These two recipes are a great way to spice things up and create something new. Enjoy!