Boston butt is another name for pork shoulder roast. It’s a tender, flavorful cut of pork that’s great for shredding and if you like root vegetables, this Slow Cooked Boston Butt recipe is for you! If three pounds of meat sounds like a lot for four servings, trust me, it’s not. Pork shoulder roast shrinks down considerably when cooked.
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Slow Cooked Boston Butt with Carrots and Parsnips
Servings 4
Total Time: 7 hours
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 7-8 hours
Nutrition Information
calories 619
carbohydrate 30g
protein 61g
fat 26g
Ingredients
- 3 pound(s) pork shoulder roast fat cap removed
- 1 tablespoon(s) sea salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 medium onion(s) sliced
- 4 medium celery stalk(s) chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 large carrot(s) chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 large parsnip(s) chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 5 medium garlic clove(s) sliced
- 1 cup(s) chicken broth or bone broth
Instructions
- Let pork shoulder roast rest on the counter while you prepare the onion, celery, carrots, parsnips and garlic and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat.
- Rub salt and pepper all over the roast and add it to the pan.
- Brown on all sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast to the slow cooker and place on top of vegetables.
- Pour chicken stock (or bone broth) over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- With a slotted spoon, scoop vegetables into a bowl and top with pieces of pork.