New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork

tuxpuff · 08-12-2009, 03:11 PM

Very exciting times over here. My first real smoker...received as a gift. Fired it up this morning for the first time. Holding a very steady 210-230. Pork butt went on at 9am.

Out of the fridge after an overnight with some dry rub. Stubbs sauce not used...just a size gauge. It's kinda smushed from sitting in a large mixing bowl.

Warming up in the morning sun.

The beginning

After 2 hours

After 4.5 hours

More pics to follow!

08-12-2009, 03:13 PM

Looking good so far.

markem · 08-12-2009, 03:13 PM

Oh man, that looks incredible! Pulled pork is one of my faves. Let us know how it turns out.

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 03:15 PM

Nice lookin' smoker! How many hours you givin' that butt?

cle_smoker · 08-12-2009, 03:18 PM

Looking good. Nice smoker as well.
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tuxpuff · 08-12-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Nice lookin' smoker! How many hours you givin' that butt?

I was thinking it would be about 12 hours...not very sure since it's my first time. I believe it's about 9lbs of butt.

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 03:26 PM

A little unsolicited recommendation:

1. Use a sauce that goes light on the tomato.

2. Go light on the sauce.

This will help you taste the smoke nuances.*

*Disclaimer: I know that barbecue philosophy can be an expression of personal identity and a source of pride and I'm not looking to step on any toes.

tuxpuff · 08-12-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

A little unsolicited recommendation:

1. Use a sauce that goes light on the tomato.

2. Go light on the sauce.

This will help you taste the smoke nuances.*

*Disclaimer: I know that barbecue philosophy can be an expression of personal identity and a source of pride and I'm not looking to step on any toes.

Thanks...I agree with you on both points

I'm more of a fan of vinegar based sauce for pulled pork.

TheTraveler · 08-12-2009, 03:36 PM

I would look at this thread just as afternoon hunger pangs set in.

Those pics caused a loud growl from my stomach which made everyone in the office turn and look.

That's a good lookin' smoker and a good lookin' meal !

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Thanks...I agree with you on both points

I'm more of a fan of vinegar based sauce for pulled pork.

OH YEAH! Love that vinegar based sauce. Mmmmmmmm.

tuxpuff · 08-12-2009, 04:25 PM

7 Hours

BFallehy · 08-12-2009, 04:30 PM

That is one good looking butt!

Hope you are enjoying a nice couple of cigars to pass the time.

I can't wait till I have backyard and can get a smoker.

kelmac07 · 08-12-2009, 04:33 PM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, pulled pork!!! Damn that looks tasty!!

tuxpuff · 08-12-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFallehy

That is one good looking butt!

Hope you are enjoying a nice couple of cigars to pass the time.

I can't wait till I have backyard and can get a smoker.

Been working all day but about to fire up a 07 Party 898 varnished from the winnings I got from the Belmont stakes contest yourchoice threw

The Poet · 08-12-2009, 04:36 PM

Lemme know when it's ready. I'm a Tar Heel, so I'm qualified to give you a taste-test.

Smokin Gator · 08-12-2009, 05:03 PM

That looks sweet... now stop looking at it!!!! If you get impatient wrap it in foil once it gets to 170 internal. That will speed things up a bit. Either way... take it to 195, let it rest for an hour in a cooler, and pull that bad boy!!!

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

If you get impatient wrap it in foil once it gets to 170 internal.

If you get impatient, watch a movie to distract yourself!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

That will speed things up a bit.

What?!

There's no "speed things up" in barbecue and there's no crying in baseball!

The Poet · 08-12-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

What?!

There's no "speed things up" in barbecue and there's no crying in baseball!

X 2.

tuxpuff · 08-12-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

That looks sweet... now stop looking at it!!!! If you get impatient wrap it in foil once it gets to 170 internal. That will speed things up a bit. Either way... take it to 195, let it rest for an hour in a cooler, and pull that bad boy!!!

i know I know. But I like looking at it!!! Even if it adds time...now that I have a stogie lit up and it magically rained for once I could sit out here all night

It's been 100+ for over 50 days...it's about 85 now because of the rain...heaven on earth!

Mr B · 08-12-2009, 06:14 PM

Another little tip is to cut your sauce with a little apple juice and apple cider vinegar to thin it out a little.
Looks super yummy.
Thats my B-Day gift to myself is a new smoker. Have not picked it out yet. I will miss my 11 year old one but the bottom is rotting out and the electric thermostat is shorting out. Man, the old smoker smells sooooo yummy with the years of thick resin built up inside.

Blindjimme · 08-12-2009, 06:22 PM

I know what I'm doing on Saturday ( again ! ) Congrats on the new smoker

08-12-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Very exciting times over here. My first real smoker...received as a gift. Fired it up this morning for the first time. Holding a very steady 210-230. Pork butt went on at 9am. Out of the fridge after an overnight with some dry rub. Stubbs sauce not used...just a size gauge. It's kinda smushed from sitting in a large mixing bowl. Warming up in the morning sun. The beginning After 2 hours After 4.5 hours More pics to follow!

08-12-2009, 03:13 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Looking good so far.

08-12-2009, 03:13 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Oh man, that looks incredible! Pulled pork is one of my faves. Let us know how it turns out. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-12-2009, 03:15 PM	#4
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Nice lookin' smoker! How many hours you givin' that butt? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-12-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Looking good. Nice smoker as well. Posted via Mobile Device

08-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#7
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork A little unsolicited recommendation: 1. Use a sauce that goes light on the tomato. 2. Go light on the sauce. This will help you taste the smoke nuances.* *Disclaimer: I know that barbecue philosophy can be an expression of personal identity and a source of pride and I'm not looking to step on any toes. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-12-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork 7 Hours

08-12-2009, 04:30 PM	#11
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork That is one good looking butt! Hope you are enjoying a nice couple of cigars to pass the time. I can't wait till I have backyard and can get a smoker.

08-12-2009, 04:33 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, pulled pork!!! Damn that looks tasty!!

08-12-2009, 04:36 PM	#14
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Lemme know when it's ready. I'm a Tar Heel, so I'm qualified to give you a taste-test.

08-12-2009, 05:03 PM	#15
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork That looks sweet... now stop looking at it!!!! If you get impatient wrap it in foil once it gets to 170 internal. That will speed things up a bit. Either way... take it to 195, let it rest for an hour in a cooler, and pull that bad boy!!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-12-2009, 06:14 PM	#19
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork Another little tip is to cut your sauce with a little apple juice and apple cider vinegar to thin it out a little. Looks super yummy. Thats my B-Day gift to myself is a new smoker. Have not picked it out yet. I will miss my 11 year old one but the bottom is rotting out and the electric thermostat is shorting out. Man, the old smoker smells sooooo yummy with the years of thick resin built up inside.

08-12-2009, 06:22 PM	#20
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: New smoker and 1st attempt at pulled pork I know what I'm doing on Saturday ( again ! ) Congrats on the new smoker