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Slow-Roasted Boston Butt Pork Roast

Slow-roasted Boston Butt pork roast.

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This Slow-Roasted Boston Butt Pork Roast is the ultimate low-and-slow recipe, delivering tender, flavorful pork with minimal effort. A simple blend of olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder enhances the rich marbling of the roast, while slow roasting at 225°F ensures juicy, fall-apart meat. Whether you serve it sliced or shredded for pulled pork, this foolproof method guarantees a perfectly cooked roast every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 approximately 8-9 pounds Boston butt pork roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1.  Preheat your oven to 500°F. Let the pork roast sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even roasting.
  2. Pat the pork butt dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the surface of the roast, then generously season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure to coat all sides evenly for the best flavor.
  3. Place the roast fat cap side up in a roasting pan. The fat cap is the thick layer of fat on one side of the roast. As it slowly renders, it bastes the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.
  4. Roast the pork uncovered at 500°F for 15 minutes to develop a flavorful crust.
  5. Reduce the oven temperature to 225°F. For a roast that can be sliced, cook for 45 minutes per pound or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 170–180°F. For fork-tender pulled pork, cook for 60 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 195–205°F.
  6. Let the roast rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing or shredding. This allows the juices to be redistributed, ensuring every bite is tender and flavorful.
  7. Slice or shred the pork and serve as a main dish, in sandwiches, tacos, or any favorite recipe.

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