Pork Butt

If you want an economical and versatile piece of meat, you can't beat a pork butt! I find them on sale all the time for $.99 a pound, some times even less! Last night when I grilled Fajitas, I also thawed out a pork butt (2 birds with 1 stone again). I made a rub with brown sugar and a variety of spices and coated the butt with it. I put the pork on the back of the grill while I was grilling the Fajita meat. When the Fajitas were done, I moved the butt up to the front (fat side down) and added a few wood chips. While we were eating, the pork was smoking over what was left of the fire. When we finished dinner, I removed the pork and put it in the Crock Pot and added about an inch of water. This cooked on low for about 8-10 hours until it was falling apart. It may not take as long in your cooker, check it at about 6-8 hours.
Once it was falling apart, I put it on a platter and shredded about half of it. I piled the shredded pork onto warm buns and topped with BBQ sauce. I served this with baked beans and potato salad. The leftovers are very versatile, they can be served hot or cold. Try them anyway you would a roast, maybe with some mashed potatoes and gravy.