Make You Wanna Slap Your Mama Boston Butt

Prepare to take your taste buds on a journey with the "Make You Wanna Slap Your Mama Boston Butt" recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with bold, savory flavors. This tender Boston butt pork shoulder is marinated in a rich blend of brown sugar, smoky paprika, garlic, and spices, then paired with a tangy mustard and apple cider vinegar mixture to ensure every bite is bursting with zesty, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Whether roasted in the oven or cooked low and slow in a crockpot, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd, taking just 20 minutes of prep before the magic happens. Serve the juicy, shredded pork piled high on buns with BBQ sauce for the ultimate pulled pork sandwich, or use it to upgrade tacos, sliders, or classic Southern sides. Ideal keywords: Boston butt recipe, slow-cooked pork shoulder, pulled pork, easy slow cooker recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 lbs Boston butt (pork shoulder)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the Boston butt dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Rub the pork with olive oil on all sides, then generously coat it with the spice mixture, pressing the rub into the meat to ensure it adheres.

Step 4

Cover the seasoned pork with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) or set up your slow cooker.

Step 6

If using an oven, place the Boston butt fat-side up in a roasting pan with a rack. If using a slow cooker, place the pork directly into the pot.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and yellow mustard. Pour the liquid around (not over) the Boston butt to keep it moist during cooking.

Step 8

Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil or secure the lid of your slow cooker. Roast or slow cook for 6–8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 9

Once cooked, let the pork rest for 15–20 minutes before shredding with two forks.

Step 10

Serve shredded Boston butt as-is, or drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce. This works perfectly in sandwiches, tacos, or alongside classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2780.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6311.4

Total Fat 484.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 174.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1587.6mg	0%
Sodium 4677.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 70.7g
Protein 393.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 358.5mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 6847.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 5.7%