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freezing pork butt?
A grocery store has pork butts on sale for. 99 a lb. I am picking up some, and was wondering what is the best way to freeze.them? Leave them in the packing and throw them in the deep freeze? What's the best way to thaw? -
Another butt question..... guidance needed.
Thank for the help. I would assume my thermometers are accurate. I have several. I tested them in boiling water, and they read 212. I will try these tips on my next cook. I should also try to keep a log of my cooks. Thanks for the help! -
Another butt question..... guidance needed.
Yes I am shredding, I didn't think finger pulling made a difference like that. Thanks, ill try it next time. -
Tips for smoking pork steaks.........help needed
There is a small cook off this summer in a small town near me, and they only judge pork steaks. I am looking for some tips on how to smoke these. I can grill the heck out of them, but smoking is different. What thickness should i get, rub ideas, temps, and time????? Ive got some time before... -
Greetings from southern Illinois
Thanks for the invite. Ill be sure to join. -
Another butt question..... guidance needed.
I have about 5-6 finishing sauces that i use, but on this particular cook, it was just KC Masterpiece original that i added some honey and jack daniels with a little rub mixed in. nothing fancy, but i think its pretty good. -
Another butt question..... guidance needed.
I didnt add anything when I foiled it. Just wrapped it and put it back on. The juices that come out of the foil, I mix back into the meat once its pulled. I do a finishing sauce after its pulled. But the meat was already mushy. I actually put the pulled meat into a 250 degress oven to dry... -
Another butt question..... guidance needed.
Thanks S2K9K, I will read and follow what I read. I The butt i smoked before the one mentioned, was not wrapped, but still turned out mushy. I am scratching my head, trying to figure this out. What If i pulled the meat out of the foil, and put it back into the smoke, like the 3-2-1 for... -
Another butt question..... guidance needed.
Im relatively new to smoking, and need some help. Ive smoked a couple butts in the past year, and each one turns out a little different. My family loves the meat, but i think it could be better. Im seeking guidance from start to finish. The major problem I am having is my meat seems mushy. ... -
Greetings from southern Illinois
Hello, I am looking forward to learning all i can about smoking meat. I live in Aviston Illinois, about 30 minutes east of st. louis. I am 31 years old,married father of two, and a union bricklayer. I started getting into smoking about a year ago. I started out on a weber kettle grill, and...
