First Pork Butt

[SeaBass1983]

Hi All,
I just smoked my first pork butt ever.
I have cooked them in a crock pot and pressure cooker, but smoking is a whole nother animal.

I started off with an almost 9 lb pork butt from Kroger.
I scored the fat.
I haven't seen this in a lot of smoking, but in BBQing in general, I have done this in the past to get a crispier texture.
I rubbed it mustard and then gave it a BBQ rub.

I attempted to keep the heat between 250-275 the whole time.
I used a mix of hickory and apple wood for the smoke.
After each hour I spritzed it with Apple Cider Vinegar.

Hour 2



Hour 4


Hour 5


At this time it was just hitting 160.
I wrapped it in foil and let it cook until 198.

I let it rest for about an hour and the bone slid out with no issue.

This is the butt after after I unwrapped it.
I did not use a towel and kinda ripped off a piece of the bark.


I loosely shredded it with my hand and let everyone decide on the sauce they wanted to use/how big their chunks were.

I think it turned out awesome.


Thanks!

 

[hillbillyrkstr]

Looks great! I let my butts ride with no hands on at all. No mopping or spritz, and no wrapping. I like a solid bark. I also smoke at a much lower temp (225) so my butts take a long while.

Your bbq style is much different than mine but you can argue with those pics! Looks great all around! Nice job! There’s More than one way to skin a cat!

Scott

 

[foamheart]

Suuuuure a piece of bark fell off....LOL

Looks great! Congrats!

 

[SmokinAl]

It sure looks awesome!
Great job on your first try!
Al

 

[gmc2003]

Nice looking butt you got going there. It's the first of many I'm sure.

Point for sure.

Chris