12.3 lb pork shoulder just went on

[spohnat]

Grocery store had them for 99 a pound so I could not say no.  rubbed in yellow mustard and applied a rub i had from a previous boston butt smoke (Billlbo's rub found on the forum).  I am using a 30 MES with AMNPS with apple pellets at 230.  Here a pic of it all seasoned up.

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• spohnat
• Oct 1, 2016

I am trying no water in the pan this time.  I had a little trouble keeping the AMNPS lit last time so I closely monitoring. I pulled the chip loader and holder and have the vent fully open. 

I used SoFlaQuer's Carolina Mustard Sauce  and SoFlaQuers finishing sauce.  Is there another Carolina Mustard anyone would recommend?  I like SoFlaQuers but want to try a new one.  

Also open to suggestions on some vegatables to try smoking.  I have done green beans, baked beans, corn, tomatoes and potatoes so far.  Let me know your favorites

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like a great start!

Here are some recipes for you to look over.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/newsearch?search=carolina+mustard+sauce

Al

 

[spohnat]

No issues with the amnps.  Here is a pic 6 hours in when probed (temp 132)

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• spohnat
• Oct 1, 2016

i have been spritzing w a apple cider vinegar and water mixture about every hour since probing.  Smoking stopped a little over 10 hours.  I foiled at 160 which took 11 hours, put the meat in the drip tray and added 1 cup of apple juice. I increased the temp to 250.  

Could i turn the temp up a little?  I plan to pull at 205

 

[pc farmer]

WOW.   Nice long cook.

Yes I would turn the temp up.    

 

[redheelerdog]

That is looking good!

 

[b-one]

Looking good!

 

[spohnat]

pulled at 205.  16 hours cook time.  

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• spohnat
• Oct 2, 2016

removed from juices, wrapped in foil.  let it rest for 100 minutes.  here she is shredded and a little snack

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• spohnat
• Oct 2, 2016

i had frozen the drippings, removed the fat and added back in the drippings.  Also added SoFlaQuers finishing sauce

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• spohnat
• Oct 2, 2016

cooked down to 7 lbs and fits in a five quart pot.  Ill be enjoying it during football tomorrow. Go Browns, go Bills!

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice job!

The PP looks delicious!

Al