1 whole boston butt (4-7lb bone in - shoulder should be ace too
Dry Rub
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp ground pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 cup brown sugar
Mix well and store in an air tight container.
Brine Solution
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 qts cold water
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp dry rub mix
Add salt to cold water and stir very well until all the salt is
completely dissolved. Then add the brown sugar, dry rub, and bay
leaves and stir well to combine. (half that salt if smaller roasts)
Pork shoulder preparation:
Rinse the pork shoulder and place in a large container, pour in the
brine solution until the shoulder is completely covered. Cover the
container and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Then
remove pork shoulder from brine solution, pat dry with paper towels,
place in baking pan that is bigger than the shoulder by at least a
inch in length and width and at least 3 inches deep. Sprinkle dry rub
onto the surface of the shoulder and massage in such that it adheres
to the surface. Coat all sides. Make sure the fat layer on the
shoulder is facing up before cooking! Place baking pan uncovered in a
225 degree oven on the middle rack. Insert a probe thermometer into
the center or thickest part of the shoulder, but not touching the
bone. Monitor the temperature throughout cooking (a digital
thermometer with an alarm function is the easiest way to do this). Do
not remove from the oven until the center of the shoulder reaches 200
degrees. When the shoulder has reached 200 degrees, shut off the oven
and let the roast cool for a couple of hours before removing from the
oven. If the bottom of the pan is dry (or crusted with dried spices)
then cover the pan with foil to retain internal moisture of the meat
during the cooling period. When the temperature drops to 170 degrees
or slightly lower, remove from oven. Place on a large, clean work
surface such as a cutting board, and remove the large sheet of crusted
fat on the top. Pull apart with two forks, it will pull apart very
easily. Serve for friends and family!
Farenheit not Celcius - american recipe!
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