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Can you Roast a Boston Butt in a crockpot?
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:39 pm
I mean if I stuffed it with garlic added seasoning then just stuck it in a crockpot on low for say 10 hours? Or would it just fall apart?
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Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:46 pm to mpar98
Would burn
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:47 pm to mpar98
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:49 pm to TheWiz
You absolutely can. Wouldn't hurt to season and brown it first though
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:50 pm to mpar98
Roast? No
Cook down into pull-apart goodness? Definitely
Cook down into pull-apart goodness? Definitely
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:52 pm to mpar98
I've done it many times. Season well and add a bit of water the fat will add enough moisture that it won't burn
ETA: I do it for pulled pork as well and add sesoned sliced onion on top
ETA: I do it for pulled pork as well and add sesoned sliced onion on top
This post was edited on 8/31/15 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:52 pm to mpar98
I've had pulled pork at a b-day party done in a crock pot and it was phenomenal
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:52 pm to fillmoregandt
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Roast? No Cook down into pull-apart goodness? Definitely
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:01 pm to mpar98
It will work just fine in the crock pot. No grilled or smoked flavor but it will be a good pork roast. I agree with browning it a bit first. Could do that on the pit, also, and then toss it in the crock pot.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:02 pm to mpar98
You can cook a butt in a crock pot and have some nice pulled pork. It's pretty damn greasy though. Smoked for a couple hours and finished in the crock pot would be better. Will render some fat and add some flavor. Or do a loin roast...
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:03 pm to LSUballs
Agree on the greasy part. I trim as much as possible and take the gravy out to get the grease from that as well. I don't use it for pulled pork. I make more of a pork roast and gravy.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:07 pm to Gris Gris
I feel that the crock pot will often dry out the meat. Is there any way to prevent this?
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:10 pm to mpar98
My preferred way to cook pork while at home.
A nice trick if you want carnitas is to shred the pork after it's finished. Lay it out on a baking sheet and splash a bunch of the leftover juice/fat over it all. Then pop it until a broiler until it just begins to brown.
A nice trick if you want carnitas is to shred the pork after it's finished. Lay it out on a baking sheet and splash a bunch of the leftover juice/fat over it all. Then pop it until a broiler until it just begins to brown.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:12 pm to Gris Gris
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It will work just fine in the crock pot.
But I wouldn't call that 'roasting'.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:22 pm to BayouBlitz
Yep. It's almost a cut of meat that's perfect for a crock pot. Agree on the greasy part as you need to pick around it if you're going to eat it right away. If you're eating the next day, you simply spoon the cold fat off.
On a side note, I was shocked to know that you can cook meat in a crock pot without covering with liquid. For instance, season some baby backs as you would, then simply put them in an oiled crock and go for 8 hours. You'll get a surprising result.
On a side note, I was shocked to know that you can cook meat in a crock pot without covering with liquid. For instance, season some baby backs as you would, then simply put them in an oiled crock and go for 8 hours. You'll get a surprising result.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:34 pm to mpar98
Yeah, I like to brine it, brown it really well, then throw in the crockpot with a splash of water and covered in red/green bell peppers, onions, and cherries.
This post was edited on 8/31/15 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:37 pm to mpar98
I prefer a pork shoulder roast in a slow cooker. Boston Butt's are best thrown on the grill.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:38 pm to sawfiddle
pour a couple cans of dr pepper over it after seasoning it
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:49 pm to bdevill
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I prefer a pork shoulder roast in a slow cooker. Boston Butt's are best thrown on the grill.
Now that's funny.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 4:51 pm to Coater
The thing about most crock pots is that they are very good at retaining moisture. Use less liquid than you would typically use if cooking in the oven or stovetop. I use mine mainly for cooking beans and one-pot dishes, but will do the occasional roast. Browning the meat first will always produce a more flavorful dish.
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