Paula's Smoked Boston Butt Roast

This is a great recipe from chef Paula Deen. The smell alone of this roast cooking will drive you crazy. The meat is tender and very tasty. Excellent!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb)  pork butt
• 2  tablespoons seasoning salt
• 4  tablespoons liquid smoke (I only used 2 T., one for each side)
• 1  medium onion, sliced
• 1  cup water
• 3  bay leaves
• 2  cups  favorite barbecue sauce

• House Seasoning use 4 T

• 1  cup salt
• 1⁄4 cup black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix House Seasoning and store in airtight container.
3. Sprinkle one side of the roast with 2 T. of the House Seasoning, making sure to rub well.
4. Flip the roast over and rub the remaining 2 T. of House Seasoning.
5. Repeat the process with the seasoned salt and liquid smoke.
6. Place the roast in a large roasting pan.
7. Add the onion, water and bay leaves to roast.
8. Place in the oven and cook for 2 ½ to 3 hours or until thermometer reads 170 degrees.
9. Let meat cool and then slice.
10. Serve with favorite barbeque sauce.