The Pulled Pork Thread

[Coach McGuirk]

FYI, I was at World Market tonight buying some patio furniture (and assorted beverages) and what to my wondering eyes did appear but bottles of Oklahoma Joe's Cowtown AND Night of the Living BBQ sauces AND Cowtown pork rub on the shelves.



I was floored, but recovered quickly and bought the two bottles of Cowtown they had left as well as a bottle of rub, which I've never tried before. This was the Fort Union location - maybe other locations are also carrying it.

Checking the Provo location tomorrow!

[CJF]

I haven't noticed it at the Orem Harmons. Where is it typically stocked?

From my Harmon's a few minutes ago.

[Coach McGuirk]

I have chosen this Category for Monday.

[FMCoug]

Basic itinerary:
4:30AM 2 shoulders hit the smoker (apple) at 225.
11AM 2 shoulders hit 170. I start to mop
1PM 2 shoulders hit 195, placed in oven at 170 with some water and apple juice in the bottom of the pan.
1:15PM MOINKs in at 250
2:15 ABTs in 250
3:15 Pull MOINKs to coat in BBQ sauce
3:30 Pull and prep ABTs
3:40 Pull and serve MOINKs
3:40 Place baked beans in smoker
4:45 Pull and serve pork shoulders/pull beans/dinner
6PM homemade banana shakes for dessert (delish!)

This is what I call my "smoke plan". I have a giant whiteboard in my office and I map everything out so I'm on schedule. My family makes fun of the "smoke plan" but they seem to enjoy the results.

[Coach McGuirk]

Pork is done. ABTs need a little more time.

[TripletDaddy]

Those ABTs are looking downright tempting. Did you customize your recipe? Also, what sauce are you using to drizzle or are you going naked?

Ps noticed the makeshift frogmats. Nice!

[Coach McGuirk]

Those ABTs are looking downright tempting. Did you customize your recipe? Also, what sauce are you using to drizzle or are you going naked?

I went cream cheese mixed with a little of my (as of now) secret rub. 1 lil smokie, top that with a blended cheddar, wrap in bacon and sprinkle with a little of the rub. I plan on serving the apricot sauce with it.

Ps noticed the makeshift frogmats. Nice!

Yeah, I found those at Wal-Mart. disposable, 3 for 2. Problem, everything is sticking to them. Need to make a trip to Sniders for the real deal.

[FMCoug]

Did the whole 2 pack from Costco.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

FM I like your Wolverine claws!

I guess I guess I missed the alarm this morning, so the pork didn't go on the smoker until I woke up at 6. Instead of 225 to temp, I went 275 for the first 3 hours, then down to 225 to temp.

We will see in a hour if it worked.

[Surfah]

I made 24 ABTs today and they were all gone fast. Just did the standard fare of cream cheese with paprika and cayenne in a halved jalapeno, lil smokie on top and wrapped in bacon. I used Pork Barrel Rub on them. I made up a mixture of Raspberry Pecan dressing and a brown sugar based BBQ sauce.

[TripletDaddy]

FM I like your Wolverine claws!

I guess I guess I missed the alarm this morning, so the pork didn't go on the smoker until I woke up at 6. Instead of 225 to temp, I went 275 for the first 3 hours, then down to 225 to temp.

We will see in a hour if it worked.

They are called bear claws. I told you to buy some. Why doesn't anyone listen to me?

[YOhio]

They are called bear claws. I told you to buy some. Why doesn't anyone listen to me?

You got any bear claws? Wait a minute, I'll go check.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

You got any bear claws? Wait a minute, I'll go check.

No, we're outta bear claws.

[fusnik]

So should I be frightened?

Going with the Costco two pack.

One I'll use Buttrub (bought the 24 oz bottle, no idea if that's way too much rub)

One I'll use AB's brine plus rub recipe.

This almost seems too easy....

Open pack
Rub meat
Start smoker
Insert therm
Check with pen until it hits 190
Into oven for a couple of hours
Out to rest for 30 mins
Pull with forks
Sprinkle with juice in Pam
Eat my face off

Is it really that easy?

[TripletDaddy]

Yes, it is really that easy.

I wouldn't poke it a bunch. Trust your Maverick probe and only use the pen mid-cook if something seems out of whack. Use the thermapen at the end to confirm before you pull off the smoker.

Also, I let the shoulders rest for 3 hours last time. I think next time I will only do 2 hours.

You can never have enough butt rub. works great for ribs, shoulders, MOINKs, and pretty much anything else that calls for rub.

Which smoker did you wind up buying? did you get frogmats?