New member first attempt at a butt

[randy crook]

So I picked up a smoker yesterday from sams club, it the 40 in masterbuilt. Figured I would try and break it in with this 7.5 lb butt.

This is what I used for a rub:
2T lawrys southwest sweet & smokey
2T turboado sugar
2T light brown sugar
2t black pepper
2t Cajun seasoning
1t chili powder
1t Cheyenne pepper
1t celery salt
1t ground mustard
1t thyme

Going to put it on around 8 tomorrow morning, then go play some Cornhole for a couple hours.

I will post some updated pics tomorrow when I get back to to the house.

Wish me luck, lol...

Happy smokin',
Randy

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• randy crook
• Sep 24, 2016

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• randy crook
• Sep 24, 2016

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• randy crook
• Sep 24, 2016

 

[redheelerdog]

Looks great Randy, don't forget to season your new smoker before smoking the butt.

You will love the smoker, there are so many things you can make.

Have fun! 

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome aboard Randy!

Congrats on the new smoker & good luck with the butt!

Al

 

[bdskelly]

Nice rig.  Looks like an awesome start! B

 

[GaryHibbert]

Great start, Randy.  You're going to love the MES 40.

Gary

 

[crankybuzzard]

Looking forward to the results!

Welcome to the madness.

 

[randy crook]

This is what's been going on:

Got it wrapped in foil now, IT 180, getting close

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• randy crook
• Sep 25, 2016

 

[randy crook]

Getting close

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• randy crook
• Sep 25, 2016

 

[randy crook]

So the pork is finished and omg, probably the best pulled pork I've ever had, this stuff was so moist and so good.... Pulled it at around 198/199, and let it rest for one hour on the nose, and I'm am hooked... Everyone including the wife said this stuff was good... Thank you guys

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• randy crook
• Sep 25, 2016

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• randy crook
• Sep 25, 2016

 

[SmokinAl]

That's great that you got such good results on your first try with a new smoker!

The PP looks delicious!

Al

 

[sauced]

Congrats on your new smoker and WTG on that first (of many) butt!! Looks real good!!

 

[richeyd80]

Looks great! Congrats on the new smoker and good luck on many more smokes!

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[seenred]

Congrats on the new smoker Randy! That pulled pork looks like it turned out terrific...nicely done! Thumbs Up

Red

 

[fbi van outside]

I have 2 MES'; both 30". You're going to love it. Recommend the AMPS mod so you don't have to re-fill the wood chip holder every 30-45 minutes.

 

[GaryHibbert]

Glad your first smoke turned out great!. You do realize I hope that after you've had some PP made on your own smoker that you are forever addicted.

POINTS

Gary

 

[randy crook]

I have 2 MES'; both 30". You're going to love it. Recommend the AMPS mod so you don't have to re-fill the wood chip holder every 30-45 minutes.

What is this AMPS mod... I think it would help out a lot, lol

 

[randy crook]

Thanks everyone for the kind words... I can't believe it took me so long to actually get a smoker and start smoking my own... I am going to be hooked, lol... Already looking to do a brisket or some ribs next...

 

[disco]

Hey, Randy, that is way better than my first pork! Point!

Disco

 

[fbi van outside]

What is this AMPS mod... I think it would help out a lot, lol

Check out http://www.amazenproducts.com its a smoke mod generator. I use it pretty much all the time especially on long smokes. Also great for cold smoking on your MES:

 

[randy crook]

Check out http://www.amazenproducts.com its a smoke mod generator. I use it pretty much all the time especially on long smokes. Also great for cold smoking on your MES:

Awesome, thank you... I will definitely have to get this