Smoked Pork Butt with Italian Rub

Pork Butt is one of my favorites to feed a hungry crowd. Especially when it’s smoked. Pork butt is usually cooked until it is falling apart tender and served as pulled pork for sandwiches. We gave these pork butts a new flavor twist with our favorite Italian Rub.

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This slow smoked pork butt with Italian spices was so flavorful from the Italian rub that has tons of garlic and brown sugar along with the Italian spices. It was sliced thin and served with The Best Macaroni Salad for an easy dinner.

We smoked two pork butts and shared with our extended family and everyone loved it. It made dinner time super easy for several meals during the week. It’s such a time saver to cook up a smoked brisket, a couple of brined and chickens or pork over the weekend to meal prep for the week.

How to Make Smoked Pork Butt with Italian Rub:

1. Pierce pork butt with a sharp knife about 1/2 inch apart.
2. Pour soy sauce over pork.
3. Rub with Italian Rub seasoning, making sure to get the spices down into the meat.
4. Prepare smoker or grill with about a 300° fire.
5. Place pork butts over indirect heat and cook for about 30 minutes per pound.
6. Cook to 145° for medium to slice and serve or to 190- 195° for pulled pork.
7. Remove from grill and cover with foil. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.

You might also like our Brown Sugar- Garlic Rubbed Smoked Pork Shoulder for sandwiches.

Meal Ideas for Smoked Pork Butt:

Pork Carnitas will take taco night to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches are always a crowd favorite. You can shred the pork and toss it into a crock pot with Homemade Barbecue Sauce and it’s ready to go with so little effort.

Loaded Pulled Pork Fries are great for busy nights or for game day parties.

Side Dishes for Smoked Pork Butt:

Creamy Dill Potato Salad is a great side dish for any smoked meat and easily made ahead for summer cookouts and get togethers.

Fried Squash is always a hit during the summer. Summer squash is delicious with a crispy cornmeal coating.

Creamy Coleslaw is a must have for barbecue pulled pork.

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Smoked Pork Butt with Italian Rub

Smoked Pork Butt with Italian Rub is a delicious meal to feed a crowd. Easy to make ahead and a tasty recipe for any pork shoulder to slice and serve or as pulled pork for sandwiches. 

Course Grilling

Cuisine American

Keyword Italian Pork, pulled pork, smoked pork

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 40 servings

Calories 306kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 2 10 pound pork butts
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 cups Italian Rub

Instructions

• Prepare grill or smoker to 350°.
• Pierce pork roast with a sharp knife about 1/2 inch apart.
• Pour half of soy sauce over each pork butt and rub it down into the meat.
• Sprinkle half of Italian Rub over each pork butt, over all sides and down into knife cuts. 
• Place pork butts over indirect heat and smoke for 30 minutes per pound. 
• For medium cook until internal temperature reaches 145°. For pulled pork cook until internal temperature reaches 195°.
• Remove from grill and cover with foil and allow to stand 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 306kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 164mg

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