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Smoked a pork shoulder last weekend. Had good flavor and tenderness but I was disappointed that it didn't pull very well, instead it was very chunky. Here were my steps throughout the process:
- 9.5 pound shoulder, I did not trim or cut the shoulder at all. Day before the cook I applied rub...
I am so ready to upgrade from my ECB and have been eyeing this smoker. I am a little disappointed to see some Mods are required. Was hoping that wouldn't be needed.
Good to know, thanks guys! I'm still a relative newbie. I went out to fill the water pan and stuck the thermometer in the shoulder and when it read 203 I panicked and yanked out. Didn't know what to do so I started pulling it all apart while it was still hot and tender.
I had already pulled it when I started this thread. I separated the pork and put it in the crock pot on "Keep Warm" setting with drippings from the foil pan I had it in for the last 4 hours of the smoke. I'll keep an eye on it and make sure it's not getting too hot. Wish I could go back and set...
Figured it would take 15-16 hours for this shoulder and it only took 12. I need to keep the pulled pork warm for 3-4 hours until guests arrive. What the best bet. Throw it in a crock pot on low setting?
Thanks.
I'm usually able to hold the temp between 200-250 consistently, but it's not a "set it and forget" for me at all. I don't fret if the temps swing below 200, I know my smoker enough to know how to slowly build it back up to 225. Usually if I get a high swing in temp and it gets into the 275-300...
Here's my thread from my ECB mods last year. I've since added some holes to the bottom of the charcoal pan. Other than that it's worked out great as I learn the ropes of smoking meat. Will probably stick with the ECB another year before upgrading to a new unit. One thing I haven't done yet is...
Been a brutal winter here in SE Michigan so I decided I had enough. Fired up the ECB today along with some Bourbon and a Cigar and smoked some Beef and Pork Meatloaf Muffins along with a Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Bourbon Compote.
I cut a hole in the lid and attached a soup can lid using a small bolt. I generally leave it about 1/3 open. Helps with airflow. If I'm running too hot I can close it and temps will drop, if I I need more heat I can open it up more and pull more air through to heat up the coals.