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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Ideas » Grilled Pork Butt

    Grilled Pork Butt

    Published: Nov 30, 2023 Modified: Nov 30, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Deeply flavorful, this easy Pork Butt on the Grill is shred-with-a-fork tender and uses just 3 ingredients. It is the best-pulled pork on the bbq ever! It smells so good, your neighbors will be jealous!

    Pork butt on the grill
    Jump to:
    • Pork Butt on Grill
    • Grilled Pork Shoulder Ingredients
    • Pork Butt Recipes Seasoning
    • How to a Pork Butt on the Grill
    • Grilled Boston Butt Tips
    • Pork Shoulder Internal Temperature
    • How to Shred Pork
    • Pork Butt Recipe FAQs
    • What to Do with Leftover Pork
    • Easy Pork Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Pork Butt on Grill

    I love grilling out! It’s grilling season year-round here, so I’m always looking for what to make next. This Grilled Pork Butt recipe has to be one of my all-time favorite grilling recipes.

    It’s flavorful and so fall-apart tender, you can use it to make grilled pulled pork. The best part is, it’s a low-effort recipe using just 3 simple ingredients, so even if you’re a total beginner to grilling you can make this dish for your family.

    I promise you, one bite of this fork-tender pork butt on the grill, and you’ll wonder where this recipe has been all your life! Grilling Pork Butt is SO easy! I love pairing it with my amazing Mexican Street Corn Recipe.

    This is the only way I will make pulled pork from now on! It is amazing.

    Amy on Pinterest
    Pork butt on the grill getting ready to make grilled pork butt recipe

    Grilled Pork Shoulder Ingredients

    • 4.5 pound pork butt
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 4 tablespoons of Pork Seasoning

    Pork Butt Recipes Seasoning

    I use Pork Seasoning on this Boston butt grill recipe. It’s deeply flavorful and I love the sweet-and-smoky results of cooking with it!

    But when I switch things up, I love using our dry steak rub or our Pork Rib Rub. It is the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    How to a Pork Butt on the Grill

    1. Rub pork butt dry rub all over with brown sugar bourbon seasoning or rub of your choice. Coat every side completely with the seasoning.
    2. Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.
    3. Place an aluminum tray under the rack of your grill. Center it in the middle of your grill. This will catch the juices from the pork as it cooks.
    4. Pour beef broth into the aluminum tray. Place the pork butt in the center of the grill. Grill for 2.5 hours on low heat. See notes for important cooking details!
    5. After 2.5 hours, remove the pork butt from the grill to wrap in aluminum foil. This will prevent the pork from burning and tenderizing the meat.
    6. Cook for an additional 1.5 hours on low heat.

    You can serve it with homemade BBQ Sauce.

    Grilled pork butt on the grill after cooking

    Grilled Boston Butt Tips

    • Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight (I recommend overnight).
    • The two side burners of your grill should be set to low and your middle burner should be turned off. The meat will benefit from the indirect heat and prevent it from burning.
    • Place an aluminum tray under the rack of your grill. Center it in the middle of your grill. This catches the drippings.
    • After 2.5 hours, remove from the grill to wrap in aluminum foil. This will prevent it from burning.
    A fork with a bite of grilled pork butt on it

    Pork Shoulder Internal Temperature

    Cooking MethodInternal Temperature
    Smoked Pork Shoulder195°F to 205°F
    Grilled Pork Shoulder195°F to 205°F

    Pork shoulder, interchangeably with pork butt, is technically cooked through as soon as it reaches 145°F; however, similar to beef chuck roast, this cut of meat is better when you cook it for longer.

    I made this yesterday afternoon. Best pork roast I have ever made. Fall apart tender and sooo juicy. I used the brown sugar with some roasted garlic and pork spices. This will be my new go to for pork roast

    Sarah

    How to Shred Pork

    1. Place grilled Boston butt on a cutting board.
      Grilled pork butt recipe on cutting board
    2. Shred using two forks. Separate the fatty bits from the meat.
      Shredding pork butt with two forks

    I love pork recipes. If you do too, you are going to want to check out my best pork chops recipes!

    Pork Butt Recipe FAQs

    What cut is the pork butt?

    The pork butt is cut from the upper part of the front leg of the pig. It’s a fatty cut perfect for braising, roasting, or grilling low and slow. Boston butt is another name for pork butt. It’s an inexpensive cut of meat and is so tender!

    Is Boston butt pork the same as a pork shoulder?

    Pork butt, also known as Boston butt, is not the same as a shoulder cut. Although they both come from the front leg of the pig, the butt is actually higher up than the shoulder.
    Boston butt has more marbling than the shoulder, and so it is more tender when you cook it.

    Do I grill a pork butt fat side up or down?

    Grill fat-side down. The pan you placed under the grill rack will catch all of the fat drippings. You can use the drippings to make a delicious au jus!

    Do I need to use foil when grilling a Boston butt?

    Grilling a Boston butt in foil keeps it nice and juicy and tenderizes the meat. This is what makes the meat fall-apart juicy!

    What to Do with Leftover Pork

    • Pulled Pork Tacos
    • Pulled Pork Nachos
    • Pork Flatbread pizza
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
    • Philly Pork Sandwich.
    • Pork Fried Rice

    Easy Pork Recipes

    • Smothered Pork Chops
    • Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs
    • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
    • Smoked Pork Butt
    • Grilled Pork Steak

    I love pork! My all-time favorite pork recipe is my grilled baby back ribs! Here are my favorite pork chop recipes. They are all so incredibly good.

    📋 Recipe

    Grilled Pork Butt Recipe - Pork Butt on the Grill

    Tender Grilled Pork Butt Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    Tender, juicy, and full of flavor, there is nothing like grilled pork butt! The crispy skin on the outside but super tender meat makes this easy pork recipe perfect for making pulled pork on the grill.
    4.80 from 65 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Refrigeration Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 485 kcal

    Equipment

    • Grill

    Ingredients
      

    • 4.5 pound pork butt
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 4 tablespoons pork dry rub or seasoning of your choice
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Rub a 4.5 pound pork butt all over with 4 tablespoons pork dry rub seasoning. Coat every side completely with the seasoning.
    • Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight (recommeded).
    • Place an aluminum tray under the rack of your grill. Center it in the middle of your grill. This will catch the juices from the pork as it cooks.
    • Pour 2 cups beef broth into the aluminum tray. Place the pork butt in the center of the grill. Grill for 2.5 hours on low heat. See notes for important cooking details!
    • After 2.5 hours, remove the pork butt from the grill to wrap in aluminum foil. This will prevent the pork from burning and tenderize the meat.
    • Cook for an additional 1.5 hours on low heat.

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    Notes

    • IMPORTANT NOTE: The two side burners of your grill should be set to low and your middle burner should be turned off. This will benefit the pork from the indirect heat and prevent it from burning.
    • Cook time varies by size of meat. A 4.5 pork butt will cook for approximately 4 hours using this recipe.
    • You can use the fat drippings to make a delicious au jus!
    • To shred the pork after cooking, use two forks. Separate the fatty bits from the meat. Serve, and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 66gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 1264mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 8mg
    Keyword boston butt on grill, grilled pork butt, grilled pork shoulder, pork butt on grill
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    Comments

    1. pamelagreer says

      April 09, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      This really is the best pork butt recipe!! I never used to place a pan under. my pork and I would get flare ups. This comes out perfect every time!

      Reply
    2. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      April 09, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      This looks amazing!! Once I finally find meat in stores I am DEFINITELY going to be making this! Bookmarked until then 🙂

      Reply
    3. Anita says

      April 09, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      This will be perfect when grilling season starts. And I’m a newbie when it comes to grilling, so I really appreciate all the good tips you are sharing here. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Ashley says

      April 09, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      This is delicious! Definitely will make again and again!!

      Reply
    5. Nlallen says

      August 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      My husband said this was the best pork roast he’s had in years! So easy too!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        August 19, 2020 at 11:02 am

        Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed it and that it was easy to make! 💖

        Reply
    6. Ashley says

      October 10, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe came out perfectly!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        October 11, 2021 at 10:51 am

        Thanks so much, Ashley! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Bear Grillz says

      July 23, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      What’s the recommend grill temp? I don’t see it in recipe…

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        July 25, 2022 at 11:27 am

        Hi! Grill over low heat, which is a range of 225-250°F or so. Thank you for your question!

        Reply
        • Tim says

          October 28, 2022 at 3:34 am

          How do you attach the aluminum pan to the bottom of the grill?

          Reply
          • Em Beitel says

            October 31, 2022 at 11:31 am

            Hi Tim! We just placed the aluminum pan under the grill grates below the pork butt. Enjoy!

            Reply
    8. Alan Phillips says

      January 20, 2023 at 12:41 pm

      Great recipe. Does it need to be rotated during cooking or not?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        January 20, 2023 at 3:18 pm

        Hi Alan, thank you so much! No need to rotate it, just be sure to wrap it in foil at the 2.5 hour mark before placing it back on the grill. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Sylvia Marshall says

      July 11, 2023 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      I LITERALLY JUST FINISHED EATING THIS AND OMMGGGG IT’S AMAZING! I FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS TO THE T AND IT JUST FELL APART AND THE BROWN SUGAR SEASONING JUST MADE IT THAT MUCH BETTER!! THIS’S IS A 20 ON MY BOOK!! DON’T HESITATE TRY THIS ASAP!! THIS WILL BE ON THE HOLIDAY TABLE AS WELL. THANK YOU

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        July 14, 2023 at 2:11 pm

        Sylvia, this made my day! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    10. Marsha Sickler says

      July 19, 2023 at 8:07 pm

      Could I please ask,if using charcoal,is there any difference in recipe?

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        July 28, 2023 at 12:14 pm

        Hi Marsha! If you’re using a charcoal grill, you’ll want to place the full load of charcoal on only one side of the grill, and grill the meat on the side without the charcoal. If you want to give the skin a crispier finish, you can sear it over the high heat once it’s ready to take off the grill. The cook time should be roughly the same, but if you aren’t sure, use a meat thermometer. Enjoy!

        Reply

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