Basic Pork Butt Slowed Roasted

This is classic way to slow roast a Pork Butt Roast and use for different types of recipes. (shredded for tacos or add to soup/sauces).

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 2-pound boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 red onion, sliced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275°. Line a small roasting pan with foil.

1. Mix cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.Rub spice mix all over pork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Place pork in pan and cover with sliced onion. Pour 1/2 cup water in the bottom of pan.
3. Cover pan tightly with foil and roast until meat is very tender, 5–6 hours. Let pork rest until cool enough to handle.

Variations of ways to serve:

I.  Shredded pork: Using 2 forks, shred pork into bite-size pieces. Skim fat from juices in roasting pan; reserve meat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill pork and juices separately.

II.  Chop and add to any stew sauce or broth.