Smoked pork butt is hard to screw up ... While pork butt is fattier than pork loin or tenderloin, it’s not nearly as rich as pork belly and bacon, but there’s enough to keep the meat moist ...

Start by trimming your 4-5 pound pork loin, leaving about ¼ inch of fat cap on top. (If it doesn't have a fat cap like mine, it will still work fantastic). Pat the meat completely dry with paper ...