Ahhhhh! Spring is finally here.

[dubob]

What better way to kick off a new 'Q' season than with pulled pork. First off, I forgot how long it takes to properly do this - like 12 or more hours on a pellet pooper. Didn't start the cook until 2 PM and then realized, it wouldn't be ready to pull until sometime during my rest period - 2 AM or so. As it turned out, it got down to below freezing last night and the cook didn't get to that magic temp of 205*F until about 7:30 AM. I lucked out on that one and got my full 7 1/2 hours of sleep.

I used the 'VETERANS RUB - Chicken & Pork' on it and let it set for about 4 hours in the fridge. Put it in the smoker about 2 PM, wrapped it in foil at 160*F at 10:00 PM, and went to bed. Here are some pics of the finished product.

As it came off the smoker:

In the pan and ready to pull:

The sauce choice is yours. My pick for pulled pork is the GOLD, with the SWEET HEAT a very close second.

Next up will be some baby backs with some Blues Hog rub & sauce.

Y'all get started now - ya hear!

 

[bigfurmn]

That looks really tasty. I second the gold sauce! Wish I having some instead of getting ready for work!

 

[dubob]

Wish I having some instead of getting ready for work!

Work? Dude - its Sunday. I'm heading to the gun club to make some noise and blow stuff up - like clay targets.

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks really good!
Unfortunately for us the BBQ season is coming to an end.
It’s just too hot in Florida to Smoke in the summer, although I do, it’s not as enjoyable! It’s 90 here today!
Al

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Oh man spring? I wish. We finally had all of our snow melted until we got this this morning. About 5”, and last Sunday it was 56* out. Talk about false hope that pork is lookin tasty though!

 

[bigfurmn]

Work? Dude - its Sunday. I'm heading to the gun club to make some noise and blow stuff up - like clay targets.

I work for my cousin on Sundays at his tropical fish store. Think gold fish and things not fish market. After work we get the families together and drink some beer and have some dinner. Not an all bad way to make sure extra cash for meats and things. (Or as usual to pay the babysitter)

 

[pineywoods]

It looks good glad your ready to start smoking again

 

[JLeonard]

Looking good! Being a Memphis area boy I may get run up a tree for saying this....But as i get older I am liking the vinegar mustard based sauces more and more.
Jim

 

[sawhorseray]

Beautiful Dubob, looks like you'll be all practiced up for Flaming Gorge this summer! RAY

 

[GaryHibbert]

Good looking PP!!
I've never seen the Veterans brand up here.
Gary

 

[GaryHibbert]

Oh man spring? I wish. We finally had all of our snow melted until we got this this morning. About 5”, and last Sunday it was 56* out. Talk about false hope that pork is lookin tasty though!View attachment 490968

Yeah, most of my snow was gone until we got 3" Friday night. Luckily it melted Saturday. But today we're supposed to get "snow squalls", thunder storms, high winds, and cold temps. Welcome to Springtime in Alberta.
Gary

 

[SmokyMose]

Looks good dubob! I fired up the offset last week for some STL ribs for a first smoke.
It ain't spring yet, though. 72 and sunny here yesterday and 45 and windy today. Typical March.
At least we can fire em up now when we get a good day. Light at the end of the tunnel....
:-)