Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Smoked Beef Butt, a delectable centerpiece perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or family dinners. This recipe showcases an 8-pound cut of beef that is lovingly seasoned with a blend of spices and slow-smoked to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy meat that is bursting with savory goodness. Whether served as pulled beef sandwiches, tacos, or alongside your favorite sides like coleslaw and baked beans, this dish promises to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. With straightforward preparation steps and helpful tips for achieving optimal flavor and tenderness, you’ll be able to create a mouthwatering meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lb beef butt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 tsp red cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef butt.
- In a bowl, combine cumin, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and brown sugar.
- Generously rub the spice mixture over all sides of the beef butt; let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Place the beef butt on the smoker rack; insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part.
- Smoke for about 4 hours without opening the lid.
- Wrap the meat in aluminum foil or butcher paper; return to smoker for an additional 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches between 190°F (88°C) and 205°F (96°C).
- Allow resting for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: approximately 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg