As promised, I am posting the results of the recently debated "Boil or Not Boil" Wild Hog Shoulder I smoked last week. Opinions on both sides offered strong merit. The debate w/ Q-View can be seen here...
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Tonight, the results are in... The Wild Hog (boiled first in salt water) was very good, not moist, but tender, not rich in spicey flavor, yet very tasty and yielding what appeared to be a good smoke ring. The bark and smoke flavor were intense enough to alleviate a need of Barbeque Sauce, unless desired.
However, the children and my wife were a bit taken back by a few repulsive hog hairs found on their plates! A lot of funny faces!
Nice color!
THANKS SMF FOR THE LESSON!
Stonebriar
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Tonight, the results are in... The Wild Hog (boiled first in salt water) was very good, not moist, but tender, not rich in spicey flavor, yet very tasty and yielding what appeared to be a good smoke ring. The bark and smoke flavor were intense enough to alleviate a need of Barbeque Sauce, unless desired.
However, the children and my wife were a bit taken back by a few repulsive hog hairs found on their plates! A lot of funny faces!
Nice color!
THANKS SMF FOR THE LESSON!
Stonebriar