Smoked Pork Butt Recipe on Masterbuilt Electric Smoker 

This Smoked Pork Butt Recipe on Masterbuilt Electric Smoker will teach you how to cook this amazing cut of meat.

 It is very easy, and even beginners can learn how to make this recipe delicious.

 Masterbuilt has made electric smokers that helped a lot of people cook the most amazing recipes at home. 

So you should definitely get one from them and cook your meat in it, and you are never looking back.

They also provide recipes that you can follow, but I did have struggles with them at first.

When I was a beginner, I thought that the recipes were too generalized and could not follow them well.

So to avoid that hassle for you, we have a guide here that can help you make the best pork butt at home without trying to learn how to operate the smoker and cook simultaneously.

 We have made the recipe more detailed to know what exactly you should do in every part of the process. 

After doing it once, you will master how to smoke like a pro in this electric smoker.

 So if you want to get your skills at a better level and cook properly with your Masterbuilt electric smoker, then read on as we take on this amazing recipe and see how to smoke pork butts.

What You Will Need

 Pork butt is not the butt of the pig as this cut of meat is from the shoulder part.

It is from the upper part of the shoulder, so it is large and has many protein or muscles included in it.

 The thing you need to remember is to always get the best cuts of pork butts.

Go to a trusted butcher shop early in the morning to get the fresher cuts so it won’t run out. 

If possible, ask for pork cuts from a pig raised in free-range and one not fed with antibiotics, hormones, and other capsules that might have affected the pig’s meat.

 There is a clear distinction between a good cut of pork and a bad one.

Pork, unlike cow meat, is not red so you should avoid those and look for a pork butt that has a slightly lighter color of pink.

 The meat should not also smell, or it does not ooze with too much meaty smell.

Fresh pork usually does not smell when raised naturally and if butchered properly.

 I also recommend reading the USDA guidelines on raising, butcher, prepare, cook, and store pork so you will know which pork was raised properly and butchered the right way.

 Aside from the meat, you will also need to get some of the ingredients to season the pork butt.

One simple reminder is to never overdo the seasoning and let the flavor of the meat come out.

 You will need yellow mustard, brown sugar, sea salt, paprika, garlic and onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for the seasoning.

Get apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle too.

 

Pork But In A Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

Ingredients

• 8 pounds of Boston butt
• 5 tablespoons of yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons of paprika
• 2 teaspoons of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• Half teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar
• 1 spray bottle of apple cider vinegar
• Water for the electric smoker’s drip pan

Step 1: Prepare And Clean The Pork Butt

 If you are working with fresh pork butt, then you should prepare it beforehand.

You will need to allow sometime to prepare the pork butt, especially if you got one with the skin and fat cap on.

 First, prepare a clean cutting board and then lay the pork button it.

Trim the fat cap off but make sure to leave at least 1/4 of an inch thick to make sure the meat does not dry out when cooking.

 Wash it after trimming it under cold running water and then pat it dry with paper towels.

Make sure to clean the cutting board, sink, and your hands after to prevent any contamination.

 

Step 2: Prepare The Dry Rub

 Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and then mix them well.

Get a glove, or you can use your bare hands to rub the yellow mustard around the pork butt and make sure to coat it completely.

Sprinkle the rub over the yellow mustard and then use your hands to massage it into the meat. 

From there, you can place the pork butt in a pan then allow it to rest in the refrigerator overnight.

 The following day or an hour before you cook, get it out of the refrigerator and place it on a clean work surface.

 Remove the coating and then let it come to room temperature.

 

Step 3: Preheat The Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

Prepare your electric smoker and then fill up the side tray with the wood chips of your choice.

You can use apple or cherry for more flavor or put hickory in it to give the meat more smoke.

 Set the temperature of the electric smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and close the lid.

Ensure that the vent is open to light up the wood chips and start to produce smoke.

 Fill up the pan halfway with water and place it inside the smoker.

This helps the pork butt get enough vapor to stay moist and juicy even outside while it cooks.

 

Step 4: Cook The Pork Butt

 Place the pork butt inside the electric smoker directly on the rack and then place a clean pan under the rack to catch the oil and other drippings.

Insert a meat probe into the meat as well.

 Allow the pork butt to smoke for up to 8 hours without opening the smoker’s lid too frequently.

Make sure to check the wood chip tray and the water pan now and then. 

Fill up the wood chip tray every 60 minutes so you do not disturb the heat all the time.

Spray some apple cider vinegar on the pork butt every 2 hours to keep the outer parts moist.

You can also turn the pork butt over, but it is not necessary.

Check the internal temperature of the pork loin and make sure that it has reached at least 190 degrees Fahrenheit.

 If it has not reached that temperature, bring the pork butt out of the smoker and then wrap it in aluminum foil.

Place it on a pan and let it smoke for another hour until it attains the set internal temperature.

 

Step 5: Let It Rest Before Serving

 Once the pork butt reaches the desired internal temperature, remove it from the electric smoker and place it on a cutting board. Allow it to rest somewhere between 20-30 minutes.

 By allowing the pork butt to rest, the juices will go back into the meat to make it more tender and juicier.

Once it is cool enough to touch, get a glove and then pull the bone out of the meat.

 Get two forks or meat claws and then start pulling the pork apart.

Place the pulled pork in a large serving bowl and then serve it with your favorite side dishes.

 

Conclusion

 This recipe is really easy, but it does take a lot of time. There are no complicated parts in the process, so make sure to master all of it and perfect the recipe in your mind.

After a few tries, you will be able to make the best pork butt for your family. Remember the reminders such as allowing the pork butt to soak in the seasoning and letting it rest.

Once you have mastered the important parts you need to do to cook your pork butt, you can add your favorite spices to the seasoning to give the pork butt a familiar taste!

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