Two Butt Cheeks (w/ qview) - SFW

[smoking4fun]

First cheek done at 14 hours...the second one has 4* left to go...it's nice that they're both progressing at almost the same pace.  Just in time for a rest before lunch.

As for the slow-burn of the hickory pellets, I snuck a bite from the bits that were left on the grate after I put it in the pan to rest, so it's the bits right at the surface...and there really isn't even a hint of smoky flavor.  A bit disappointed.  I think I'm going to have to light both ends of the AMNPS next time...or maybe switch to a different type of wood that might burn faster (or at least produce more smoke, anyway).

Pics to follow (after the rest)...

 

[smoking4fun]

Alright...what we've all been waiting for...ok, so I've REALLY been waiting for it (since I ate a light breakfast in anticipation...

Here is the first one after an hour rest...really nice bark on it:

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A peek inside:

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The fat cap stayed stuck to the rack and released all the meat (I think I'm doing fat cap down from now on!):

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A little pulled action:

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And the grand prize of all lunches:

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[b-one]

Any smoke flavor in the Sammie? That's a great looking lunch! The last two butts I did I removed all of the fat cap more bark more better!(IMO):drool

 

[smoking4fun]

Any smoke flavor in the Sammie? That's a great looking lunch! The last two butts I did I removed all of the fat cap more bark more better!(IMO):drool

The bark had an awesome smoky flavor, but not so much in the pork itself...so as long as you got a little bark in each bite, you're golden...but no bark, it is still an awesome bit of porkaliciousness so it can't be bad.

 

[smoking4fun]

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This is what was left of the first one after smmies for the family.

 

[sota d]

Great looking pulled pork! Love the bark!. Nice job!

 

[rmmurray]

Smoking4fun, those cheeks look fantastic!
:points1:
-Ryan

 

[the black spot]

Looking good. My last one, (first on new decent smoker),had really tasty smoky bark and an obvious smoke ring, but the penetration was that. Juicy and porky. I think the bark is smoke armour. Yours looks really good.

 

[gary s]

Nice Looking Pulled Pork, You did a great job.  Mmmmm        

Gary

 

[smoking4fun]

Thanks for the encouragement!

My side project for the day (since smoking 2 pork shoulders wasn't enough)...I whipped up a batch of Pineapple Mango Habanero Hot Sauce:

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[gary s]

Sounds Tasty    Looks Good

Gary

 

[disco]

Great looking smoke, Sir! It would only be better if I was there.

Disco

 

[ericf517]

Thanks for the encouragement!

My side project for the day (since smoking 2 pork shoulders wasn't enough)...I whipped up a batch of Pineapple Mango Habanero Hot Sauce:

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Oh please do share the recipe for that!!!!!!!!

 

[the black spot]

I' second that request, if it's not a trade secret!

 

[fished]

Looks great. I would also like to see that recipe.

Thanks

Ed

 

[aceoky]

 

[smoking4fun]

 
Looks great. I would also like to see that recipe.

Thanks

Ed

This makes for an awesome sauce for pork and fish especially...also great on shrimp tacos.

Pineapple Mango Habanero Hot Sauce

½ cup chopped cilantro

1 Tbsp. sugar

Pinch of salt

3-6 habaneros (de-seeded if you want a little less heat)

3 mango (1-1 ½ cup)

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 pineapple (fresh), sliced

juice from 3-4 limes or 1-2 lemons

1 cup water (use as necessary to control consistency of sauce)

Add everything in blender, transfer to sauce pot and bring to a boil for 10 minutes (or more).  Pour into sanitized bottle/jars.

Alternatively, after initial cook, run through a food mill for a smoother sauce, then bring to a boil one more time (pour hot liquid into hot bottles).

 

[westby]

Looks great!

Just curious if you are joking or not.  You do know that they don't come from the hind and are actually from the front shoulder right?

 

[smoking4fun]

Looks great!

Just curious if you are joking or not.  You do know that they don't come from the hind and are actually from the front shoulder right?

Yes, I know...it was just my sense of twisted humor.

 

[the black spot]

Thanks for the sauce recipe! One of my hobbies is trying to make good hot sauce. That sounds a winner.