Butt--late pics

[denali]

After checking the forum about winter smokes I decided to give it a whirl.

Browning Box style propane smoker.
Mesquite Chips with birch chunk

Moved the box and tank near my deck door. (safety first with extinguishers yadda yadda yadda) Easier to see the temp on probes and benefit from wind blockage.

Outside was 17F , some sun, no wind. Perfect day to fire up the smoker.

Able to hit 400f. Burning off the winter blues that built up inside. Not sure how the leaves got past the custom cover.

Lots of steam.

Slathered a bone-in 8.5 lb porkbutt with table mustard and Bilbo's rub. 240F ongoing. No spritz. Less than a quart of h2O in catcher pan. Looking for a big bark.

Amazing how the cold weather allows for instant temp correction.

Gotta go grab a pic.

 

[jaxgatorz]

wow, i never seem to get over the passion u guys way up there have for smoking...

for just firing it up !!!

 

[denali]

Now it is dark............ And I am tilted..Not my smoker

 

[melindab]

that sunset is absolutely breathtaking...and the smoker is a beauty too :)

 

[denali]

Having a long stall.. been stuck at 175f for an hour.

Temp outside is dropping but am keeping smoker at steady 250f now.

Got a late start. Good thing we do not have to work tomorrow!

Will grab a pic when it comes out.

 

[wingman]

Denali, way to BBQ! Post some pics when you Git-R-Done...

 

[denali]

Holy Moly..its 11:12pm and only at 199f. 12f outside but smoker is constant. Going to be a short rest in the cooler.

Another 10 min.....Feel like a crackhead.

 

[denali]

Had a pretaste before hitting the cooler.

Have some SoFlo's finishing sauce waiting for final product.

 

[DanMcG]

Man that looks fall apart delicious! Nice job

 

[scpatterson]

Looks Great man!!! How was the taste??

 

[denali]

Having a smoke now..

First time i have gotten a bark like that.

Did not foil until it went in the cooler. No spray. Only mustard and rub. (first time with mustard)

Usually i have a bitter something from the rub but not this time. Pure fall off the bone pork with a taste to die for.

Wife agrees so all is well.

Thanks SMF! I found my sweet spot

 

[denali]

Rest of the chunks are going into carnitas tomorrow. Deep fry half and broil half.

Going to be another good day!