First Pork Butt

[BobDE]

Tried my first pork butt last night. It turned out awesome! It was a very windy day and I had several "flame outs". Just barely made it for dinner. Wife was getting nervous. But we made it! I will start a little earlier next time.









The bark looked dark, probably from the higher heat at the end, but it was all good once shredded. Wife made Meathead's cole slaw to go with it. I was very satisfied!

I used a dry rub with way too many ingredients. I could use some help with that if anyone has suggestions.

[Smokerjunky]

The bark looks fantastic and I am sure it added a ton of flavor.  Looks like a home run to me.  As far as rubs are concerned - check out Savor Spices - a sponsor here on this site.  What I really like about their products is the low/no sodium.  Some of the rubs out there are packed with sodium and taste really salty.  For pork I really like McCormicks Grill Mates Pork Rub.  It is great on baby backs and pork butts.   

Great Cook - congrats

[LarryO1947]

Very nice cook. Great Bark!!!! Congrats on your first butt. 

[Savannahsmoker]

I used a dry rub with way too many ingredients. I could use some help with that if anyone has suggestions.

Looks good to and I must great job for first Pork Butt.
This is a Rub I put together many years ago and with some variations I still use today. As was already suggested you can use many of the great rubs available in stores and online.

Savannah Smoker’s Mohunken Butt Rub
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup smoked paprika
1/4 cup garlic powder
4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano  Or Italian seasion
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon Mustard Power
  Yellow mustard
Mix all the rub ingredients, except yellow mustard, together until combined.
Dry the meat and rub with yellow mustard.  The mustard helps hold the rub and makes for a nice bark.
Coat the meat with the dry rub making certain the rub is massaged well into the meat.
Refrigerate for 24 hours or so.

[TMB]

Good looking butt!    Bad Byrons butt rub is my go to rub

[BobDE]

Thanks for the compliments and suggestions for rubs!

Forgot to mention that my wife went back for a second sandwich. She said she didn't put much meat on the first one! LOL We will be eating them again tonight!

[Thefewthatquethemoo]

Awesome looking bark. Looks pro grade!!!

[Pappymn]

Beautiful barkage

[TentHunteR]

Looks pretty dang good from here (so does the slaw)!

[tomcrete1]

Awesome!

[HighOnSmoke]

That looks delicious!

[KJRsmoker]

Here's a pretty simple rub I use.  Not too many ingredients and it's tasty.

1 ½ TBS granulated sugar   ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ TBS packed brown sugar   1 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp garlic powder      1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili powder               1 tsp white pepper
2 ½ tsp paprika         1 tsp ground black pepper

[Roget]

I love that thick, black bark.

Some pretty interesting rub ideas too.
I'm getting a little burned out on my go-to homemade rub.
I need to try something different.