How to Smoke a Pork Butt Perfectly (Beginner-Proof Method)

Smoking a pork butt doesn’t have to be complicated. In this video, I show how to smoke a pork butt perfectly using a beginner-proof, no-wrap method that delivers solid bark and juicy results. I walk through how I season and prep the pork butt, then focus mainly on the smoking process. This pork butt was smoked low and slow at 250°F for about 16 hours, completely unwrapped, using mesquite chips soaked in apple juice for added smoke flavor. I also used apple juice in the water tray to help maintain moisture during the cook. Once the pork butt reached 175°F, I pulled it and gave it a long rest, wrapping it and placing it inside a pan with a Coke in a BBQ blanket. It rested for about 4 hours, allowing the juices to redistribute and the meat to continue tenderizing. This video focuses on marinating, seasoning, and smoking the pork butt, keeping things simple and repeatable. The pork was later back-seared on a Blackstone and shredded after resting, though those steps are not shown in this video. If you’re new to smoking or just want a reliable method that works without overcomplicating things, this approach is a great place to start. ⸻ 🔥 What You’ll Learn: • How to season and prep a pork butt • Smoking pork butt unwrapped • Low and slow cooking at 250°F • Using mesquite wood soaked in apple juice • Why a long rest matters for pulled pork ⸻ 🍖 Cook Details: • Temp: 250°F • Time: ~16 hours • Wood: Mesquite chips soaked in apple juice • Water tray: Apple juice • Pull temp: 175°F • Rest: ~4 hours (wrapped, BBQ blanket) ⸻ If this helped you, subscribe for more BBQ tips, smoker methods, and real-world cooking techniques that actually work. 📩 For Collaborations Email me: theorozcoskitchen@gmail.com ⸻ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & JOIN MY KITCHEN 👉 https://youtube.com/@OrozcosKitchen ⸻ 🍽️ More Recipes 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3UDq85ExjBJA_TsgVzJqmgsamyHKV-w8 ⸻ 📲 Follow Me on Social Media YouTube 👉 https://youtube.com/@OrozcosKitchen Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/orozcoskitchen87 TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@orozcoskitchen Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.orozco.18400 ⸻ 👕 Merch Store 👉 https://my-store-fa644c.creator-spring.com #SmokedPorkButt #HowToSmokePorkButt #PulledPork #BBQ #LowAndSlow