pork picnic

[rdw350]

Hello all, i am smoking my first pork shoulder this weekend(just the lower shoulder or picnic) and i am lookin for all the advice i can get. This will be second time ive used my smoker. I used hickory for my first smoke for spare ribs but have had few people tell me apple chips would be great for the shoulder. Thoughts?

 

[chef jimmyj]

Chips have to be replaced more often. If I am not using an AMNPS, I like chunks, particularly fruit wood. At a temp of 225-250*F expect 2 hours per pound. At 250-275*F, 1.5 hrs/lb. Add a 2 hour worth of CYA/Rest time. Foil wrap with towels and in a Cooler up to 5 hours if you get done early...JJ

 

[kathrynn]

  the Chef has you going in the right direction!  

Good luck and show q-view!

Kat

 

[rdw350]

Thanks for help. I will try to upload pics wen im done

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Yep, Apple is very good with Butt. The next time you do Spares , however , try Cherry.

And as JJ said, chunks are better.

have fun and...

 

[bbqbrett]

Yep, Apple is very good with Butt. The next time you do Spares , however , try Cherry.

And as JJ said, chunks are better.

have fun and...

All good advice.  I agree spares go very good with cherry and chunks are great to use.  I like hickory as well but always feel free to try some new things.

 

[seenred]

You got lots of great advice...Good luck, and be sure to show us how it went! 

Red