- Apr 23, 2016
- 14
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Hi everyone,
I have never smoked a pork butt/shoulder before, and wanted some advice.
I have a 6lb pork butt, trimmed fat cap (about a 1/4 inch fat cap on top). I am planning on using a charbroil electric smoker with hickory/apple blend.
Questions:
1. How long should I put the rub on before I put it in the smoker? I'm pretty sure the rub has salt in it, and I've heard some people say overnight is better, and some say only a few hours before. What do you recommend?
2. Should I inject anything into it to boost flavor?
3. I was planning on doing 50% uncovered in the smoker, 50% tight wrap in tin foil after an apple juice spray. Thoughts on that method?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated as I really want this to turn out great. I'll post pictures after!
Thanks!
Sonny
I have never smoked a pork butt/shoulder before, and wanted some advice.
I have a 6lb pork butt, trimmed fat cap (about a 1/4 inch fat cap on top). I am planning on using a charbroil electric smoker with hickory/apple blend.
Questions:
1. How long should I put the rub on before I put it in the smoker? I'm pretty sure the rub has salt in it, and I've heard some people say overnight is better, and some say only a few hours before. What do you recommend?
2. Should I inject anything into it to boost flavor?
3. I was planning on doing 50% uncovered in the smoker, 50% tight wrap in tin foil after an apple juice spray. Thoughts on that method?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated as I really want this to turn out great. I'll post pictures after!
Thanks!
Sonny