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Try a variation. Dissolve completely 8 oz of dark molasses, 1/2 cup of pickling salt & 2 quarts of water in a 2.5 gal ziplok bag by stirring with a rubber spatula. Insert the butt, squeeze out the air and seal. Place in a large bowl (safety for leaks) and put in the fridge overnight 12-15hrs. Remove, pat dry, apply rub and smoke.
So I had this hankering for pulled pork. I bought an 8.5 pound Boston butt last week and decided that today was the day. I ran this one hot and fast around 260 or 270 for the full cook. I also let it ride out with no wrapping this time. I used a fresh batch of Jeff’s rub. I also injected it last night before bed and I left it in the cryo pack during that process. That really cut down on the mess. Here are some shots of the process and the final plated product.