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Pork Butt Injection Recipe

This recipe elevates your barbecue game by ensuring the pork is tender and bursting with flavor from the inside out.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Barbecue
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Equipment

  • Injection syringe
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil
  • Smoker or grill
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce.
  2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the bowl.
  3. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Trim excess fat from the pork butt, leaving some for flavor.
  5. Fill your injection syringe with the marinade mixture.
  6. Insert the needle into various sections of the pork butt and slowly inject the marinade.
  7. Wrap the pork butt in aluminum foil and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  8. Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F.
  9. Cook the pork butt for about 8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F.

Notes

Perfect for any gathering or family dinner. Pair it with coleslaw, grilled corn, baked beans, potato salad, or pickles.