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Smoked Pork Shoulder: Best Easy Honey Butter Glaze Recipe

  • Author: maria_scott
  • Total Time: 9 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

A low-and-slow smoked pork shoulder recipe featuring a savory bark and a rich, sticky honey butter glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This foolproof method ensures tender, juicy meat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6–8 lb Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, sliced into thin rings
  • 4–5 Garlic Cloves, smashed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Raw Honey
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • Apple, Cherry, or Hickory Wood Chips

Instructions

  1. Remove pork shoulder from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to create the rub.
  3. Generously apply the rub to all sides of the pork shoulder, massaging it in thoroughly.
  4. Stuff the onion rings and smashed garlic cloves inside the natural pocket of the pork shoulder.
  5. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add wood chips.
  6. Place pork on smoker grate, fat side up, and smoke for 4-5 hours without opening the lid frequently.
  7. When internal temperature stalls around 150-160°F, wrap pork tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil.
  8. Return wrapped pork to smoker and cook until internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), approximately 2-3 more hours.
  9. While pork finishes, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  10. Remove pork from smoker and rest in foil, wrapped in a towel, for at least 1 hour.
  11. Unwrap pork, brush generously with honey butter glaze, and return to smoker unwrapped for 30-45 minutes to caramelize.
  12. Remove from smoker and rest for another 15-20 minutes before shredding or slicing.

Notes

The pork is done when it reaches 203°F and feels tender like soft butter. Resting is crucial for juicy meat. If the glaze is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water. Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9-12 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Sliced or shredded
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 45
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Protein: 50

Keywords: smoked pork shoulder, honey butter glaze, BBQ pork, pulled pork, smoker recipe, low and slow cooking, pork butt recipe

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