Traeger Pork Butt
Delicious, smoky, and tender pork butt made easy with the Traeger Grill! Learn how to make this delicious pork butt recipe that will be a hit at any dinner table.
Equipment
- Traeger grill
- Meat thermometer
- Meat claws or forks
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 piece Pork Butt (6-8 pounds)
- Your favorite dry rub
Instructions
Prepping the pork butt
- Select a high-quality pork butt from your local butcher or grocery store.
- Massage the pork butt with your favorite dry rub, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Cover the pork butt and let it rest in the fridge overnight.
Smoking the pork butt
- Preheat your Traeger grill to smoke at 225°F (107°C).
- Remove the pork butt from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
- Place the pork butt on the grill grates and close the lid.
- Smoke the pork butt for approximately 90 minutes per pound or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195-203°F (91-95°C).
- Periodically check the meat's temperature using a meat thermometer.
Resting and pulling the pork
- Remove the pork butt from the grill and wrap it tightly in foil.
- Let it rest for about an hour.
- Unwrap the pork butt and use meat claws or forks to shred the meat into pulled pork.