Slow Roasted BBQ Pork

Pork butt and simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this fork-tender Slow Roasted BBQ Pork. It is simply marinated and then oven baked low and slow. This is an easy-to-make and budget-friendly pork that everyone will enjoy.

If you love fork-tender cuts of meat, you’ll also enjoy this Chuck Steak Roast.

This post was originally published in 2014 and was updated on October 5, 2025, with refreshed content and new images.

You just can’t beat this pork roast when it comes to easy, cozy comfort food. It starts with a boneless pork butt (or pork shoulder) that gets a good soak in a simple marinade made from pantry staples you probably already have. Then it cooks low and slow at 275°F until it’s fall-apart tender and full of flavor. It’s the kind of family-friendly meal that brings everyone to the table.

Why make this recipe:

• Minimum ingredients— all you need are a boneless pork butt and six other simple ingredients for the marinade.
• Easy to prep— requires less than 10 minutes of prep time and no searing needed.
• Budget-friendly meal— pork butt and shoulder are cost-effective cuts of meat, allowing you to get more for a small budget.
• Versatile— it can be served up in various ways. More on that below.

Ingredients needed:

• Boneless pork butt
• Barbecue sauce
• Beef broth
• Garlic clove
• Soy sauce
• Cayenne pepper
• Black pepper

Easy prep:

Making this pork roast couldn’t be easier—it just takes a few simple steps. Start by poking the meat with a small pointed knife so the marinade can really soak in. Whisk together all the marinade ingredients, then pour half of it over the pork in a large zip-top bag. Seal it up and give it a good little massage to coat everything evenly. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight if you can—it’s worth it!). Easy, right?

When it’s time to cook, pop the pork into a roasting pan and bake it low and slow at 275°F until it’s fork-tender. For the finishing touch, brush on the rest of the marinade and give it a quick broil until it’s beautifully caramelized with a little char on the edges.

Why bake at a low temperature?

This pork roast recipe is cooked at a gentle 275° F. When you use tougher cuts of meat, slow baking at lower temperatures allows the fat to melt beautifully and the collagen to soften, creating a dish that’s extra tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.

What temperature is the pork done?

A one-pound pork roast, cooked at 275° F, typically takes 55 to 85 minutes. The USDA recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature of 145°F, then letting it rest at least three minutes so the carryover heat brings it up to around 160°F. For tougher cuts like pork butt or shoulder, you’ll want to go lower and slower—aim for an internal temperature of 195 to 205°F for that fall-apart, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

How to tell if the pork is cooked without a thermometer?

Using an instant-read thermometer is the most accurate method for determining doneness. However, if you don’t have one, here are a couple of cues to look for:

• The meat easily tears off—use a fork to shred a piece of meat. If it comes off easily, it is cooked properly.
• Probe test—insert a probe into the pork. It should go through without resistance, and the juices should be clear or barely pink.

Ways to serve:

There are so many tasty ways to enjoy barbecue pork roast! Make a big batch, and you’ll have easy, flavorful meals all week long. Switch up how you serve it each time, and it’ll feel like a brand-new dish every day.

• As the entree with a potato salad side, and bacon and green beans.
• Serve as the entree with mac and cheese and eggless cornbread or cabbage slaw.
• As a pulled pork sandwich or sliders with cole slaw.
• In quesadillas with cheddar, Monterey cheese, or as tacos, and all the fixings.

Recommended supplies:

These are products I use, or are on my wishlist, or are highly rated. (Amazon affiliate links)

• Jumbo zip lock bags are used to marinate the pork. Makes cleanup easy.
• Silicone pastry brush for brushing marinade on pork.
• Instant read thermometer for accurate doneness testing. This model is waterproof and takes a reading in 3 seconds.
• Dutch oven for baking pork. This one has high ratings and is reasonably priced.

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Slow Roasted BBQ Pork

Author: In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Oven Baked/Roasted Cuisine:American Courses:Main Dish

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time:4 hours Rest time:4 hours Total time:8 hours 10 minutesServings:6 ServingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Pork butt and simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this fork-tender Slow Roasted BBQ Pork. It is simply marinated and then oven baked low and slow. This is an easy-to-make and budget-friendly pork that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 18-ounce bottle of Hickory and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray’s)
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4-pound boneless pork butt
• 1 jumbo size zip lock plastic bag

Instructions

1. Combine all of the wet ingredients into a medium bowl. Add garlic, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk well and set aside. 
2. Use a small, sharp knife to puncture 1-inch deep holes 2 inches apart all over the pork. Place the pork in a plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over it (refrigerate the remaining marinade). Seal the bag tightly and massage to work the marinade into the slits. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Keep the reserved marinade refrigerated until you’re ready to use it.
3. Preheat your oven to 275° F. Place the pork (discard the marinade) in a prepared Dutch oven or roasting pan and cover it. Bake for approximately 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart. As a general rule, bake for 1 hour per pound of meat. The pork is safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 145° F; aim for an internal temp of 195° F to 205° F for fork-tender pork.
4. Brush the reserved marinade onto the pork. Broil on low until slight charring appears on the glaze (rotate if necessary for even charring). Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Transfer the pork to a platter. Use forks to break the pork into chunks. Skim the fat off the top of the juices in the pan and drizzle it over the pork.
5. Makes 6 servings.
6. Serving ideas: Serve with roasted, mashed, or baked potatoes and a side of veggies. Alternatively, shred and serve as a sandwich, quesadilla, or taco.

Notes:

• To test for doneness, use two forks to shred the pork. If the meat feels tender and pulls apart easily, it is done. If not, return to the oven and continue to bake, checking every 30 minutes until fork-tender.
• I have roasted the pork at 300˚ F with great results. Baking time is slightly reduced. 

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