It was a Saturday with no plans, so decided to make some pulled pork for myself, friends, and family. Below is a pic of the butts after the overnight soak in the rub, which I rubbed with mustard, and used a very spicy rub with hints of cinnamon and paprika.
I did cut the fat cap off as well. Once the rub sat overnight wrapped in foil, I injected the butts with apple juice. Started up my WSM 22.5 with some mesquite charcoal for the day. Just so happen to start snowing so here is a pic along with my 10x10 canopy that I use to protect the innocent smoker.....
Actually sat under the canopy with my feet under the smoker, listening to country music and sipping on bourbon. I smoked at the higher end of spectrum, around 250 - 260 degrees. Both butts were around 6 to 7 pounds. I ended up having to throw both into the oven after several hours on the smoker (one after 8 hours, another after about 10) to make sure food was ready for company. Turned out great, however the second butt was on the smoker longer, and could tell a huge taste difference between the other that got thrown into the oven. Still moistness was not an issue, and I noticed the smoke ring was very deep, I might even go off to say it was the most penetrating smoke I have ever had.....
I did cut the fat cap off as well. Once the rub sat overnight wrapped in foil, I injected the butts with apple juice. Started up my WSM 22.5 with some mesquite charcoal for the day. Just so happen to start snowing so here is a pic along with my 10x10 canopy that I use to protect the innocent smoker.....
Actually sat under the canopy with my feet under the smoker, listening to country music and sipping on bourbon. I smoked at the higher end of spectrum, around 250 - 260 degrees. Both butts were around 6 to 7 pounds. I ended up having to throw both into the oven after several hours on the smoker (one after 8 hours, another after about 10) to make sure food was ready for company. Turned out great, however the second butt was on the smoker longer, and could tell a huge taste difference between the other that got thrown into the oven. Still moistness was not an issue, and I noticed the smoke ring was very deep, I might even go off to say it was the most penetrating smoke I have ever had.....
