Butt injection

[zwiller]

Ran a butt yesterday and did a Dave Omak style injection the night before. 5% apple juice, 2% salt, and .5% phosphate. Made a noobie injection move as I expected the salt to dissolve in such a small amount of liquid, it didn't... Note to self to heat to dissolve and cool for later. Pulled it after dinner (late) and will report back once I have some. Very little liquid in the pan... Probably only fat. Also the apple juice gave the butt an incredibly fresh smell. More to follow.

 

[zwiller]

I think the fact the salt only partially dissolved was a blessing. I think 2% could be too much for our tastes. Not overly salty at all, but I don't want it to taste obviously salted. I am thinking .5% or 1% next run. (5 more on deck). Totally digging the apple juice and phosphate though. Not a night and day difference but I do think it is a definite improvement. Did a mix of apple and hickory and while good, seemed a little mild. Might try all hickory or oak next but I am being VERY picky here...