Smoked Boston Butt With Carolina Vinegar Sauce

• Smoked Boston Butt↗
• firmly packed dark brown sugar↗2 tablespoons
• kosher salt↗2 tablespoons
• smoked paprika↗1 tablespoon
• ground mustard1 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground red pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• (8 lb) bone-in pork roast (Boston butt)1
• Carolina Vinegar Sauce↗
• distilled white vinegar↗1⁄2 cup
• apple cider vinegar↗1⁄2 cup
• firmly packed light brown sugar1 tablespoon
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1 tablespoon
• kosher salt↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoons ground black pepper↗2
• teaspoon hot sauce↗1
• teaspoon smoked paprika↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak mesquite wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat smoker to 225 - 250 degrees. Sprinkle soaked wood chips over coals.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper. Spread mixture over all sides of roast. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Place roast in smoker. Cook, covered with smoker lid, until meat is very tender, 11-12 hours. Remove from smoker, and let stand for 30 minutes. Shred roast, discarding fat and bone. Serve with Carolina Vinegar Sauce or your favorite barbecue sauce.

5. 5

   Carolina Vinegar Sauce.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Cover, and refrigerate for up to five days.