Smoking Two boneless pork shoulders

[thoseguys26]

Having a little get-together so this is the first time I've smoked two shoulders for PP. 7lbs each.

I tried a couple new things this time.

Instead of mustard to hold the rub, I used a light EVOO.

I'm using Todd's Mesquite pellets for the first time.

I'm also trying a couple new finishing sauces and finally, I made two types of fresh slaw from scratch.

Started at 4pm Friday.

MES 40 is reading 236° but the mav is reading 195°. I think the mav probe is hanging by the front window which should be cooler but not that much cooler.. Might have to get a third temp probe to see who is on the fritz...

8 hours in  and the stalling has finally begun....

These are sitting right on the racks with pans below. Both IT temps are only reading around 145°.

I've decided to not foil them because it's late and I'll be up in 5 hours. I'm hoping the temps will be close to 200° if not at or around 205° when I get up to check on them. Then I'll foil them, depending on the IT, and towel and cooler them for a few hours - or as long as I can hold off from eating some PP sandy.

Let's hope they don't dry out while I'm sawing logs!

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[daveomak]

Shane, morning....   I think you will have a winner....   Dave

 

[thoseguys26]

They were only around 180 when I woke up so I foiled them and took them to 207° in about 3-4 more hours. The two butts took around 18 hrs total.

I didn't notice a difference in EVOO vs Mustard to hold my rub and the Mesquite pellets were awesome!

Cidar Vinegar baseed finishing sauce just brings life to the pulled pork.

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[woodcutter]

Good looking sandwiches! The pork really shines with your sauce.

 

[thoseguys26]

Shane, morning....   I think you will have a winner....   Dave

I did!

Good looking sandwiches! The pork really shines with your sauce.

Thanks! I can't believe how great it freezes too!

 

[themule69]

Looks great!

David

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Great shot of the final sandwee!!!! Yumm!!! Next time try nothing but rub to hold your rub on. Works great.

 

[disco]

That, Sir, is fine looking pork. Thanks for the great pictures.

Disco

 

[thoseguys26]

Great shot of the final sandwee!!!! Yumm!!! Next time try nothing but rub to hold your rub on. Works great.

I think I will try nothing next time. That may result in a nicer bark, thinner but crispier maybe.

 

[thoseguys26]

That, Sir, is fine looking pork. Thanks for the great pictures.

Disco

Thanks Disco!

 

[foamheart]

Really nice looking pork, and I LOVE those small portions on the snadwich! 

Its was a beautiful day to smoke.