30 Pork Butts in the Oven Recipes That Can Be Made All Year Round!

November 4, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

If you think that pork butts can only be prepared on a grill or in a smoker, think again! They can be easily cooked to tender perfection in an oven! These pork butts in the oven recipes show you how to make the yummiest, most succulent dishes ever. Go ahead and skim through these now! 

Pork Butts in the Oven

1. Classic Roasted Pork Butt

This roasted pork butt is simple but so flavorful! All you have to do is to pat the pork butt down with seasonings like ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne powder as well as brown sugar. Then, let the pork butt brine in these seasonings overnight. Finally, roast the pork in an oven until it cooks all the way through. Rest and then slice and serve! 

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Classic Roasted Pork Butt

2. Rosemary, Mustard, and Garlic Roasted Pork Butt

This slow roasted recipe produces the most tender meat! Here, you cover the pork butt in a rosemary, mustard, garlic, and anchovy paste. Once the pork has marinated it is first roasted at a higher temperature before being cooked at a lower temperature. This helps to get a crispy exterior, tender interior, and a super flavorful finish! 

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Rosemary, Mustard, and Garlic Roasted Pork Butt

3. Roasted Pork Butt with Garlic and Herbs

You get the most gorgeous fresh and earthy flavors with this pork butt recipe! Fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley are chopped and mixed with garlic and oil and patted onto the pork butt. After the pork has marinated, it is first roasted on high and then low for that perfect texture! 

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Roasted Pork Butt with Garlic and Herbs

4. Crispy Slow Roasted Pork Butt

Once you taste this pork butt, you will be hard pressed to believe that it is only seasoned with kosher salt and pepper - it is that delicious! The secret is in the cooking method - the pork is slow roasted and then rested until all the juices have been reabsorbed by the meat. Then, roast the pork on high until the skin is blistered and crispy! 

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Crispy Slow Roasted Pork Butt

5. Mississippi Roasted Pork Butt

This is a unique and flavorful take on roasting pork butt and it is definitely one that you are going to want to try! The pork butt is drizzled with oil and red wine vinegar before being sprinkled with ranch salad and Italian salad dressing mix. The pork is then roasted until it is tender enough to be shredded and then serve with barbecue sauce.

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Mississippi Roasted Pork Butt

6. Roasted Pulled Pork 

If you want to make a classic pulled pork, this is the recipe to follow! Here, the pork butt is coated in brown sugar as well as smoky and earthy spices. The cut is left to brine and is then seared on all sides. Then, let the pork roast in beer and onions until perfectly tender. The pork butt is rested and then shredded! 

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Roasted Pulled Pork

7. Roasted Pork Butt with Peach Glaze

Looking to do something a little different with your pork butt? Well, this recipe will point you in the right direction! The pork butt is first dry brined and seasoned before being roasted until nearly tender. At this point, baste the cut with a peach jam, fish sauce, and coconut aminos paste and roast again. Once the pork is done, brush with the peach mixture again and rest! 

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Roasted Pork Butt with Peach Glaze

8. Sweet and Savory Roast Pork Butt

This is a great recipe if you want more flavor with your pork butt but don't want to do anything too unusual. For this recipe, the pork is coated in honey, brown sugar, mustard, herbs, garlic, and chipotle giving it the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and smoky. Slow roast the pork until tender and then shred! 

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Sweet and Savory Roast Pork Butt

9. Apple Cider Braised Pork Butt

This recipe produces such a flavorful and tender cut that you will want to make time and time again! The pork butt is seared and then braised in apple cider, garlic, and herbs. Once the pork is nearly done, add apples and onions to the liquid and cook until tender. Serve the pork along with the braising liquid! 

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Apple Cider Braised Pork Butt

10. Cajun Style Pork Butt

If you are all about flavor, then you are going to love this pork butt recipe! The pork butt is stuffed with garlic cloves and tossed in cajun seasoning. It is then slow roasted in broth, hot sauce, and seasonings for even more deliciousness! 

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Cajun Style Pork Butt

11. Lime and Chile Roasted Pork Butt

You have probably not tasted a pork butt like this before - there are so many flavors working in beautiful harmony! The pork butt is first coated in a paste made from coriander, scallions, garlic, chipotle chile, and cumin. It is then marinated in lime juice, orange juice, cinnamon, and adobo sauce before being roasted until tender!  

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Lime and Chile Roasted Pork Butt

12. Chipotle Pork Butt

Smoky, zesty, and slightly spicy, this pork butt has it all! The pork butt is coated in a delicious mix of spices, honey, chipotle chiles, lime juice, and garlic. It is then braised in broth and marinade until tender. Serve with the cooking juices!  

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Chipotle Pork Butt

13. Sweet Spicy Asian Pulled Pork Butt

This is another recipe that you should try out if you want a burst of flavors with every bite! The pork butt is marinated in honey, orange juice, Shaoxing wine, aromatics, and Chinese five spice powder. The pork butt is then braised with the marinade to get a gorgeous and crusty glaze! 

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Sweet Spicy Asian Pulled Pork Butt

14. Jamaican Jerk Pork Butt

If you want to impress people with an insanely flavored pork butt, then this is the recipe you should try out! The marinade for this pork has every spice you can imagine as well as peppers, aromatics, rum, lime, and soy sauce. Once the pork is done marinating, inject the pork with more marinade before oven roasting! 

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Jamaican Jerk Pork Butt

15. Mojo Cuban Roast Pork Butt

This pork butt has such a refreshing flavor to it! It is marinated in herbs, spices, and citrus juice before being roasted. Make sure to baste with the juices while the pork is roasting so that the flavor really sets in. Once the pork is done, use the marinade, citrus juice, and pan juices to make up a delicious sauce! 

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Mojo Cuban Roast Pork Butt

16. Puerto Rican Style Roast Pork Butt

This Puerto Rican style pork butt is a must-try recipe! The pork butt is marinated in the most amazing ingredients like mashed garlic, sofrito, adobo seasoning, sazon, and herbs. Then, the pork is roasted. The finishing touch is to season the pork butt with kosher salt and roast the pork again until the skin begins to crackle. 

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Puerto Rican Style Roast Pork Butt

17. Five Spice Roast Pork Butt

This is a great option if you are looking for a pork butt with a more complex flavor. For this recipe, the pork butt is seasoned with salt and five spice powder and roasted. In the meantime, you make up a compote that is made from onions, ginger, citrus zest, star anise, and more. The roast pork is served with the compote when done! 

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Five Spice Roast Pork Butt

18. Coffee Rubbed Roast Pork Butt

Coffee may seem like an odd thing to add to your pork roast but it lends the most wonderful dark flavor! Ground coffee is mixed with spices, aromatics, and brown sugar and then placed in a dutch oven. This goes into the oven where the pork is slow roasted until nice and tender! 

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Coffee Rubbed Roast Pork Butt

19. Herb and Spice Roast Pork Butt

Spices and herbs really take this pork butt to another level! The pork butt is coated in paprika and seasonings before being browned and then braised in aromatics, herbs, wine, broth, chipotle, and adobo. Once the pork is nice and tender, shred, and serve! 

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Herb and Spice Roast Pork Butt

20. Balsamic Vinegar Glazed Roast Pork Butt

This pork butt has a delicious Italian twist to it! The pork butt is browned, coated in a homemade balsamic vinegar glaze, and then slow roasted along with caramelized onions and prosciutto. Once the pork is done, make sure to rest it in its cooking juices. 

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Balsamic Vinegar Glazed Roast Pork Butt

21. Roasted Pork Butt with Pomegranate Sauce

The pork butt here has the most beautiful flavors - sweet, tangy, and with notes of cinnamon. The pork butt is coated in seasonings and roasted. In the meantime, you make up a pomegranate balsamic sauce and baste the pork butt with it to get a gorgeous glaze! 

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Roasted Pork Butt with Pomegranate Sauce

22. Maple and Roasted Garlic Roasted Pork Butt

The maple and roasted garlic combine to give you the most incredible pork butt dish! The pork butt is cooked in garlic, butter, onions, maple syrup, and broth before being baked until nice and tender. You can serve this with a homemade sweet potato confit. 

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Maple and Roasted Garlic Roasted Pork Butt

23. Honey Soy Roast Pork Butt

This is a classic flavored pork butt that is sure to be a hit with everyone! The pork is roasted in a gorgeous sauce that is made of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Once the pork is tender, reduce the sauce and serve with the pork along with lime juice and fresh herbs. 

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Honey Soy Roast Pork Butt

24. Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork Butt

If you want to experiment with flavors, this is the recipe to do it with! Here, the pork is coated in a spicy, aromatic, and sweet marinade. It is then roasted in orange juice and charred orange peel. Once tender, shred the pork and serve with cooking juices. 

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Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork Butt

25. Crispy Pineapple Pork Butt

This is such a fun take on roasted pork butt! Here, the pork is lightly seasoned and roasted. Pineapple slices are roasted alongside it. When the pork is nice and tender, use the pineapple slices to make a rum-spiked sauce that is served with the pork butt! 

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Crispy Pineapple Pork Butt

26. Roasted Pork Butt with Root Vegetables and Mustard Sauce

Want a full meal? This is a great recipe to try! Here, the pork butt and root vegetables are seasoned and then roasted in the same pan. Once done, make up a sauce with marsala wine and mustard for a tangy and rich gravy that goes beautifully with the pork and veggies! 

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Roasted Pork Butt with Root Vegetables and Mustard Sauce

27. Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Roast Pork

This is a simple recipe but one with the most glorious flavors! For this recipe, you cut the pork butt into smaller pieces and then braise it in the oven in brown sugar, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. This gives the tender pork the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and earthy! 

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Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Roast Pork

28. Braised Pork Butt with Apples

This tender pork recipe is the perfect dish for fall! The pork butt is braised in hard apple cider and apple cider vinegar. Once it is done, you use the cooking juices to make up a mustard and apple sauce that goes beautifully with the roasted pork butt!

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Braised Pork Butt with Apples

29. Pork Butt Roast with Potatoes 

This is another warm and cozy recipe! The pork butt is stuffed with garlic cloves and then coated in a paste made from citrus juice, spices, and herbs. The potatoes are also tossed in herbs and arranged around the pork butt as are the apples. The individual ingredients are roasted until tender. 

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Pork Shoulder Roast With Potatoes

30. Sunday Pork Butt Roast 

Want to cook a delicious meal for your family with minimal fuss? This is your go-to recipe! The pork is seasoned and roasted for a while. Then, you add in veggies, herbs, and apple juice and roast some more until everything is tender! 

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Sunday Pork Butt Roast 

Pork butts are pretty versatile in the oven and there are a whole lot of dishes you can prepare with them. These recipes will show you how to turn this cut into a tender and scrumptious meal! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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