From pork butt to ham using Dave O’s method

[ddufore]

After using Dave Omak’s easy peasy ham directions on a pork sirloin roast, I decided to try it again on a chunk of pork butt. Boned out a 1/2 butt and ended up with about 5 lbs. injected with a 10% solution of vegetable stock and sttp, salt, sugar, and cure#1. Into a bag with the remaining solution and into the fridge for 12 days. After a quick rinse, back into a ziplock for 2 more days to equalize. I know the time to cure and equalization is overkill, but one thing this hobby has taught me is patience. Also as far north as I live, everything I do this time of year is weather dependent.
Cold smoked with two trays of cob, hickory, and apple dust(about 7 hours total). Left uncovered in my walk-in cooler(aka my garage) while waiting for the weather to break. Cooked in my BGE at 250-300 til IT of 155. Left uncovered again for 3 days for smoke to mellow and penetrate. Sliced into a few steaks and the rest sliced thin for sammies. The flavor was outstanding. As with the sirloin roast this was easy peasy and yummy.

 

[JC in GB]

Looks fantastic... I must give that a try.

 

[daveomak]

Good looking hunk of meat.... Glad you enjoyed the flavor... I haven't found any way to improve on it... If you do, let me know...

 

[ddufore]

I am happy just the way it is. This will be a go to recipe in the future.

 

[smokerjim]

that's some good looking eats

 

[pc farmer]

Yup. Best way I found to cure a ham. Super easy, theres even a excel sheet if you dont have it to make it easier. 14 days was over kill but, it lets the "stuff " do its stuff.

I have cured 30 lb hams this way for 2 weeks. Bone in too. Perfect.

Great job

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good . I've been doing one a month using this method . I buy butts for sausage and save a 3 lb hunk for ham .
This is by far the best tasting ham I have eaten . So happy Dave shared it .
Great job on that , looks like you're set for awhile .

 

[daveomak]

I'm pickled tink to be able to share a "great" recipe.... A guy has to get lucky once in awhile... I'm very glad so many members like it and use it....

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks fantastic!
Nice work!!
Al

 

[ddufore]

Very good tasting ham. I like it and better yet, my wife does too!!