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Buffalo Butt Nuggets
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Buffalo Butt Nuggets

If you're looking for an easy to prepare smoked tailgate item that will be the hit of your parking-lot party, we have the perfect recipe for you. We call them Buffalo Butt Nuggets, but if you want to call them Buffalo Pork Bites (to avoid any ribbing from your pals), that's cool. Either way, these tasty morsels seasoned with Heath Riles Lemon Pepper Buffalo Seasoning are can't-eat-just-one good and everyone will be asking how you did it. Jump in and learn this one right now.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mississippi, Southern
Keyword boston butt, buffalo seasoning, nuggets, pork, pork shoulder
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cool Down 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 229kcal
Cost $17

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Pork Shoulder
  • 12 ounces Heath Riles Lemon Pepper Buffalo seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker/grill to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Rinse pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Slice the pork into 1+ inch steaks, then cube.
  • Place cubed pork onto smoking screen (keep the screen on a baking sheet to minimize mess)
  • Season the pork nuggets thoroughly with Heath Riles Lemon Pepper Buffalo seasoning.
  • Place the rack on the smoker for 40 minutes, or until nuggets reach an internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the nuggets cool down for 30 minutes and then serve as-is or with your favorite dipping sauce.

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