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Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Boston Butt - iron rich recipe 4

Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Boston Butt

Rebecca Huff
The depth of the flavor profile in this dish is astounding! You're going to be hoping there are leftovers for your lunch tomorrow!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups blackberries
  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup organic molasses
  • 1 boston butt
  • couple sprigs of mint
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a sturdy pot add vinegar and berries, allow to come to a boil, simmer and smash berries with a potato masher or a spoon.
  • Continue to simmer until reduced by about half, add molasses, stir and simmer five more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain the glaze into a jar with a mesh screen to remove all the berries.
  • Prepare Boston Butt by sprinkling with salt and pepper all over.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat with just a touch of oil, when hot sear meat, turning until all sides are seared.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup of the Balsamic Blackberry Glaze over the top of the meat, turn and add another 1/4 cup. Add sprig of mint to pan with meat.
  • Put the skillet with the meat in the oven and cook for 45 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees or up to 170 degrees for well done meat.
  • Allow meat to rest for 5 minutes after removing from stove before slicing.
  • Garnish with mint prior to serving.
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