- Nov 10, 2020
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This will be my 1st time but will use the Pit Barrel Cooker for pulled pork. My plan is to use Kingsford Apple wood charcoal, with wood chunks. Below are my plans but since it's the 1st time, please help/correct me.
1. What is the best wood? Plan is peach or apple wood chunks, with kingsford apple and a little hickory mixed in.
2. The Pit barrel cooks quick imo so was gonna pull at 160, then wrap and finish inside in the oven until 203 then removed. -I need help here.
My questions:
1. Should I inject/marinate? My plan was to marinate in apple/pineapple juice for 2 days, then inject with a pork solution i found.
2. Is my mixture of charcoal and wood good? I read apple is best for pork but have used cherry wood and found this to be good.
3. I want tender meat with a smokey taste. Should I put pulled meat back on smoker to get the smoky taste without drying it out?
4. Should I wrap in foil or a pan with foil covered tight so the meat is tender?
Will do it May 1st and really excited but nervous. I have an awesome butcher (German Master Butcher) whose meat is always superb but I'm confused on bark, tenderness, injection, etc. Appreciate any tips!
1. What is the best wood? Plan is peach or apple wood chunks, with kingsford apple and a little hickory mixed in.
2. The Pit barrel cooks quick imo so was gonna pull at 160, then wrap and finish inside in the oven until 203 then removed. -I need help here.
My questions:
1. Should I inject/marinate? My plan was to marinate in apple/pineapple juice for 2 days, then inject with a pork solution i found.
2. Is my mixture of charcoal and wood good? I read apple is best for pork but have used cherry wood and found this to be good.
3. I want tender meat with a smokey taste. Should I put pulled meat back on smoker to get the smoky taste without drying it out?
4. Should I wrap in foil or a pan with foil covered tight so the meat is tender?
Will do it May 1st and really excited but nervous. I have an awesome butcher (German Master Butcher) whose meat is always superb but I'm confused on bark, tenderness, injection, etc. Appreciate any tips!