Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipe

Preparation time: 12 hours 30 mins

Cooking time: 6 hours

Ingredients

• 2.5kg Farmison & Co Boston Butt
• 15g Sea Salt
• 10g Smoked Paprika
• 100g Light Muscovado Sugar
• F&Co Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

1. Marinate your pork butt the day before for the best results.
2. Before marinating, allow 30 minutes for the pork butt to come to room temperature. Pat dry.
3. Add your salt, paprika and sugar to a bowl and mix them together. Once mixed, generously rub the seasoning all over the Boston butt making sure to evenly cover it.
4. Wrap tightly in tin foil & chill for 12 hours or overnight

Cooking Method

1. Fire up your grill, build your embers, aiming for 130-145° Keeping the pork butt wrapped in foil, add to the coolest part of the grill for cooking over a long period of time.
2. Add logs to keep a consistent temperature and cook for 5 hours.
3. After 5 hours, check the pork by piercing the meat with a fork to make sure its tender. If tender, the pork should easily begin to fall apart after being twisted a little.
4. For pulled pork skip, keep the pork wrapped up in its juices, brush again with the barbeque sauce and allow it to cook for a further hour. Remove from the heat and shred the meat using two forks
5. If you like the crispy end pieces like us, remove the tinfoil and brush your barbeque sauce all over the pork, covering evenly and continue to cook for a further hour or until your pork begins to caramelise.
6. Remove from heat and leave to rest for 30 minutes before tucking in with your favourite sides

What To Serve with Pork Butt?

Pork Butt is a great cut for sharing and works perfectly when shredded to make pulled pork.

• Pulled Pork Burgers 

• Pulled Pork tacos 

The best sides to go with pork butts are: Coleslaw, Rice, Salad, Nachos, Corn on the Cob 

If you're looking for the best way to enjoy pork, learning how to cook a Boston Butt on the grill is a must. This slow-cooked classic is a favourite for BBQ lovers who crave melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork with a smoky, caramelised finish. By marinating the pork butt overnight and grilling it low and slow, you'll achieve the perfect balance of juicy interior and crispy edges. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or craving authentic smoked meat. Pair it with tangy Farmison & Co barbecue sauce, and you'll have a mouth-watering dish that’s perfect for pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, or alongside classic BBQ sides like coleslaw, grilled corn, or nachos.