how long to brine pork butt
1 If desired, soak the pork butt in a brine solution for at least 4 hours or overnight. 2  There's a recipe for a brine on this site titled 'Basic Brine for Smoking Meat'. 3  You should do this covered and in the refrigerator. 4  Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).