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Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) Pork Butt

 Normally my Dad is the one who prepares our Traditional roasted pig (Usually the whole hog) but as years passed and family gatherings reduced, we would settle for his roasted pork Boston Butt. This year was our first Christmas Eve and Christmas without Dad who passed away Feb. 28, 2020. He died peacefully at home, in his bed with family there. So, this year was my first attempt at making this and it came out perfect! I bought a 6.75 pound pork Boston Butt (Pork Shoulder / Bone in). Twenty-four hour prior to placing it in the oven I prepped a marinade and let it sit in the mix overnight, turning the pork a few times so every side soaked in the goodness. Marinade: 1 tablespoon each of: Mustard Hoisin Sauce Worcestershire Mojo BBQ sauce Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons each of: Old Bay Badia complete seasoning Mix all the stuff together in a bowl large enough that your pork shoulder will fit inside. Rub the mix all over the pork and let it sit. The next day pre-heat the over to 450. The pork shou