Dry rub for boston butt in slow cooker

Tender, juicy pulled pork recipe seasoned with a delicious but simple dry rub recipe then cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.

I have a handful of recipes I always always ALWAYS go to when we’re having company over… and this is one of them!

I put it on in the morning, spend the day getting ready for my company and then when everyone gets here, I can relax because I know the hard part is done!

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Tender, juicy pulled pork recipe seasoned with a delicious but simple dry rub recipe then cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
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Crock Pot Pulled Pork with Buzzy’s Butt Rub
ingredients:
instructions:
How to cook Crock Pot Pulled Pork with Buzzy’s Butt Rub
How long should rub be on Boston butt before cooking?
How long does a Boston butt take in a slow cooker?
How much rub do you put on a Boston butt?
Should you put rub on pork shoulder overnight?

I think this combination of spices is PERFECT with pulled pork and I’ve yet to feed this to somebody who didn’t ask for the recipe. Definitely take the time to season the pork the night before because then the flavors really get into the meat.

And the stock?! Lawzamercy you never had better Greasy Rice than what you get when you use this stock! Sometimes I toss a couple handfuls of the pork in the rice pot then we have two main courses.

Once I chop up the meat, I toss it back into the slow cooker then just set out buns, pickles and a variety of BBQ sauces and call ‘er done. I love to serve this with potato salad, deviled eggs and, if I have time, good ol’ Southern-Style Green Beans.

I don’t know why I decided to name this rub after Husband’s pet name for me. Maybe because it sounds fun and silly and not (ever) too serious... and, well, that's how I like things :)

I have no idea why he ever started calling me Buzzy, but he has for as long as I can remember and he never, ever, never calls me anything else. I’m Buzzy. Always.

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Crock Pot Pulled Pork with Buzzy’s Butt Rub

prep time: 10 Mcook time: 8 hourtotal time: 8 H & 10 M

Tender, juicy pulled pork recipe seasoned with a delicious but simple dry rub recipe then cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.

ingredients:

Pulled Pork:

1 4-5 pound pork shoulder or butt roast
1 batch Buzzy’s Butt Rub (recipe below)
3-4 drops Liquid Smoke (optional)

Buzzy’s Butt Rub:

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

instructions:

How to cook Crock Pot Pulled Pork with Buzzy’s Butt Rub

Combine all ingredients for the rub then mix well; set aside.
Rinse butt roast with cold water then pat dry with paper towels. Using your hands, rub roast with seasoning until evenly coated.
Cover rubbed roast with plastic wrap then refrigerate overnight if possible. It’s not a deal-breaker if you can’t but it’s SO much better if it can soak up the flavors of the rub overnight.
Place the roast in a crock pot, cover then cook on high for 4 hours. Do not add water.
Add Liquid Smoke to the broth that has been created from cooking the roast (not directly onto the roast). Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 4 more hours.
Remove broth from crock pot to make Greasy Rice or freeze for later use. Turn crock pot off and let roast rest, covered, for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Remove roast from crock pot. The meat will “pull” away from the fat and blade bone (if bone-in) in sections. Discard fat, bone, etc. and shred or cut the sections of meat as preferred. Toss or serve with barbeque sauce if desired.

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How long should rub be on Boston butt before cooking?

How Long Do I Put the Rub On Before Grilling or Smoking? Pork rub can be applied between 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking a pork rib or any other cut, unless the recipe specifies otherwise. The trick is to apply it so that as much stays on as possible during the cooking process.

How long does a Boston butt take in a slow cooker?

Put the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, cutting the roast to fit if necessary. Add the water or other liquid and sprinkle the pork lightly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.

How much rub do you put on a Boston butt?

The science people will tell you to use approximately 1 tablespoon of rub for every pound of meat.

Should you put rub on pork shoulder overnight?

Adding the seasoning rub in advance can also contribute to a thicker and more flavorful bark. This is even more noticeable when you're smoking ribs instead of pork shoulder. We usually recommend adding the rub in advance and letting the pork shoulder sit in the fridge for up to 12 hours, or overnight.