First time with boneless pork butt

[dpx5]

To be honest, when I told the butcher I needed two pork butts I didnt really think to say bone-in. I had never seen or purchased one which wasn't so I assumed that was the 'standard'. Well, when I picked them up they were bone out. He said the ones he orders are typically bone out as that is what the restaurants order. So small comms issues there on both our parts. He didnt ask and I didnt tell.

The extra step of tying them was a pain but other than that they turned out well. The only thing I noticed is with a bone-in the temps seem to be more uniform across the meat. The bone-out was not like that or at least not as consistent. Both were just over 10 pounds each.

I thought about wrapping to try it out (I typically do not wrap butts or ribs) but changed my mind. Overall, I was happy with the results. Those eating were happy also.

[HawkerXP]

Looks great to me!

[Draznnl]

Looks good. Nice job Pitmaster.

[smokenoob]

never cooked a 🦴 out butt, glad it came out good!

[RonB]

They look great. Next time you cook multiple butts, try wrapping one if ya want. That way you can do a direct comparison. Of, if only one butt, you could cut it in half and try the comparison. BTW - cutting a good sized butt in half will give you more bark - just sayin'.

[Skip]

Looks like wonderful pork! You did Well.

[rlozinak]

Looks good, nice bark!

[Clawbear57]

Great cook.

[Redwng]

Looks like you nailed it....good job!

[bunky2021]

Solid effort...especially for a first cook. Looks great, nice work!

[ecowper]

I usually buy the 2 pack of pork butts at Costco, which have had the bone removed. Been doing that for 10+ years. it’s a pain to tie, but it’s kinda cool that I work the rub and dry brine into more nooks and crannies. They typically turn out nicely.

That’s some good looking pork butt you have there. Nothing to complain about at all.

[DrJimmy2112]

Looks good. I seem to have better results w bone in. Costco has boneless ones exclusively near me but I don't like them as well as others.

[DaveD]

I've had 'em both ways, always good! Yours look splendid