Ingredients:
1 whole pork butt (approximately 8 pounds)
4 tablespoons mustard (as binder)
1/2 cup Claibe’s Sweet-n-Smokey Rub
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
1 cup 1934 BBQ Sauce (Heat) available in our online shop www.claibes.com
½ stick of unsalted butter
Preparation:
Pat the pork butt dry with paper towels.
Apply a thin layer of mustard all over the pork butt to act as a binder. This helps the rub adhere better and adds a tangy depth to the bark.
Generously apply Claibe’s Sweet-n-Smokey Chicken & Pork Rub all over the pork butt, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Let the pork rest until it begins to sweat.
Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Cook:
Place the pork butt in the smoker, fat side up, allowing the fat to render slowly and baste the meat during the cooking process.
Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, which should take about 4 to 6 hours depending on the size of your pork butt. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature accurately.
Remove the pork butt from the smoker and let it rest for about 20 minutes. Once slightly cooled, cube the meat into 1inch chunks.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the pork cubes with bourbon (if using) honey and butter util well coated.
Using Claibe’s Sweet-n-Smokey Rub liberally re-dust the pork chunks to enhance the flavor. For a little more kick, you can also dust with Claibe’s Texas Voodoo.
Return the seasoned pork chunks directly on the smoker grill grates and continue cooking at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for another 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the outside forms a dark, caramelized bark.
Final Glaze:
Remove the pork bites from the smoker and place in an aluminum pan. Drizzle with the 1934 BBQ Sauce and butter cut into ¼ inch thick pats. Mix well in the aluminum until all the pork bites are well coated and return to the smoker for approximately 30 minutes for a final glaze.
Remove from the smoker once the pork is tender and the sauce has caramelized.
This recipe, featuring Claibe’s Sweet-n-Smokey Chicken & Pork Rub and 1934 BBQ Sauce (Heat), offers a sweet and smoky taste with an extra kick, perfect for anyone looking to bring a new twist to their BBQ repertoire.
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