Picnic Shoulders

nate07

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• Jul 6, 2017

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This weekend on the smoker is going to be a challenge ... I have a fairly new smoker (only seasoned it and smoked a chicken)... But this weekend I'm testing it out on the long haul.. Pulled Pork!!

My Picnic Shoulders

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• nate07
• Jul 6, 2017

Picnics Trimmed Up..

I didn't remove all the fat and skin off 1 shoulder.. Smoking Experiment.. Want to see if there is a difference??

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• Jul 6, 2017

Trimmings/Skin

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• Jul 6, 2017

24 Hours in Liquid Gold

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• Jul 6, 2017

Big Fridge is Necessary

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• Jul 6, 2017

The Rub Mixture for Tomorrow

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• Jul 6, 2017

I plan to post a real step by step of how this tuns out!! So updates will follow throughout the cook... Let me know your feedback!! Good Smokes

 

Last edited: Jul 6, 2017

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• Jul 7, 2017

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Looks like a good start!

Al

 

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Looking good.....also looking forward to see how it all turns out!!

 

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I like the experimental aspect!

 

nate07

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Thanks! I am fairly new to this forum and I have a question?? When posting the cook process should I just edit my original thread with updated pictures ? Just curious

 

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• Jul 7, 2017

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nate07 said:

Thanks! I am fairly new to this forum and I have a question?? When posting the cook process should I just edit my original thread with updated pictures ? Just curious

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That's an option, but if you do that, add a post on the end of the thread saying that you've added pictures.

Mostly, we just add a new post to the thread with the new pictures...

 

nate07

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• Jul 7, 2017

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The process continues

After 24 hrs in the Brine

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• Jul 7, 2017

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• Jul 7, 2017

Yeah I'm a mustard guy...
I just use enough to help the rub out.. There is no mustard taste after the cook!!

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• Jul 7, 2017

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• Jul 7, 2017

The Rub

I really enjoy this process. I really think this and the smoke are the smokers signature.. Those two things are what make each smoker different.. It's what intrigues me about it really..

I also like to tie my picnics up.. IMO it allows for a more even cook. I just use a typical butchers twine with a butcher knot to help me square up the shoulders.

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• nate07
• Jul 7, 2017

12 hrs in the Fridge

I like to wrap them up before I put them back in the fridge for the next 12 hrs. Give the rub time to work on the meat. Back in the cooler and into the fridge until morning

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• Jul 7, 2017

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• Jul 7, 2017

I will continue this in the morning!! I got the smoker all set up tonight, cause it's looking like an early morning start tomorrow.. To be continued until bright and early tomorrow morning!!

See Ya @7am
Good smokes

 

Last edited: Jul 7, 2017

nate07

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It's Finally Smoke Day

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lancep

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• Jul 8, 2017

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Nifty little coffee warmer you got there! Looking forward to seeing how this comes out....

 

nate07

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Thanks! I'll keep the process posted

 

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• Jul 8, 2017

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mmmm what time is dinner? Cant wait to see it when its all done.

 

nate07

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Not really for dinner.. We are taking a week vacation at the beach, so I'm doing a little preparation. Gonna smoke it and pull it then freeze it.. Anybody done that? And how did it work out?

 

lancep

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People do it all the time! I have half a butt vac packed in the freezer right now.

 

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Awesome!! I figured so, but I wasn't sure.. Thoughts on leaving it whole or go ahead and pull it and freeze it in 1-2lb portions??

 

lancep

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Pull it while it's hot then portion it out. It will be easier to pull and reheat much faster.

 

nate07

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Thanks for the help that's exactly what I was thinking just never done it before..

 

nate07

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update on the Picnics

A little over 4 hours in..

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nate07

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Update a little over 7hrs in

Just had to refill my fire box.. Smoke and temp still look good..

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nate07

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Happy Wife

If you use a fridge for your brining process.. And you have to disassemble the fridge (remove shelves and such).. Make sure you always put it back better than you found it..

During The Brine

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After

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• Jul 8, 2017

IMO you gotta keep the other half happy...

 

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• Jul 8, 2017

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nate07 said:

Update a little over 7hrs in


Just had to refill my fire box.. Smoke and temp still look good..

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• Jul 8, 2017

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Thats a really good burn time. Are they muffin tins you used as a minion divider? Looks like you started -front left-with your starter coals, gets a little blurry when blowing it up. Looks like things are going as planned. How was your temp recovery after refueling? Enjoy.

 

Last edited: Jul 8, 2017