Barbecue Pork Butt

Barbecue Pork Butt

altonbrown.com

Alton Brown's secret for perfectly tender barbecue pork butt is an overnight brine sweetened with molasses. Use for BBQ sandwiches or salads.

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Cooking tools:

  • Smoker
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Airtight container
  • Zip-top bag
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water
  • 12 ounces kosher salt
  • 8 ounces molasses
  • 1 (8- to 10-pound) boneless pork butt

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