Pulled Pork for The Masters

[sammartin]

I always like cooking for big sporting events and The Masters has been one of my favorites! My wife requested pulled pork since all I really like to do is beef, and to make my wife happy I gave it the thumbs up. So got it put on early this morning. Went the Aaron Franklin route and did a dry rub, black pepper, salt, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder with pork rubbed with olive oil. Hopefully it turns out good, have to say it’s been a while since I’ve pulled pork. Hope everybody has a great Sunday!

 

[BandCollector]

You seem experienced enough and your smoker looks well used. . . . I think you will do fine!

Go Patrick Reed! No affiliation here, he just hasn't won a jacket yet.

Guys from Texas know how to BBQ and golf. . . . So I think you both will do fine!

John

 

[gmc2003]

Looks like you have a good plan, let us know how it turns out.

Chris

 

[greg1]

Looks great. We are having pulled pork and burnt ends for our Masters party as well. Look forward to seeing the pics of your finished product!!!

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like a great start for someone who doesn't do pork!
Al

 

[sammartin]

Looking pretty good after about 5 hours!

 

[greg1]

Looking real good

 

[Bearcarver]

I know what you mean, Sam---I prefer Beef too!

However your Pork Butt is looking real good already---Hang in there, Buddy!!:)

Bear

 

[sammartin]

Man this turned out really good! Had a great bark, good smoke ring. Stayed really moist and the bone pulled straight out!

 

[sauced]

Great looking pulled pork....nice job!!

 

[Bearcarver]

Yup---That's a Definite Keeper!!:)
Nice Pulled Pork!!
Like.

Bear

 

[BandCollector]

You seem experienced enough and your smoker looks well used. . . . I think you will do fine!

Go Patrick Reed! No affiliation here, he just hasn't won a jacket yet.

Guys from Texas know how to BBQ and golf. . . . So I think you both will do fine!

John

Looks Great!

See. . . . Told you both you Texans could handle the task at hand!

John

 

[jbellard]

I have only gone the salt and pepper route with my briskets.
How did the pulled pork taste? More like a brisket flavor profile or like pulled pork?? Might try that one day

 

[sammartin]

Since its been a year or so since i did my last pork butt, i dont really remember the flavor profile. I spritzed it with apple cider vinegar ever hour, then when the fat cap split (i go fat side up) i wrapped it and pour some A&W root beer in the foil. Its something i do alot with my briskets, just a family tradition really. When it was all done and rested, it had a great bark on it, very much like a brisket. The bone came out great it pulled apart very easily and stayed moist. I would say the flavor profile was similar to a brisket. Overall everybody in the family gave it 2 thumbs up. Again i rarely do pork so i apologize for the lack of traditional pulled pork flavor. But I will say i plan on doing this rub and cook again!