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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: KC-Q on July 20, 2015, 11:24:37 PM

Title: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: KC-Q on July 20, 2015, 11:24:37 PM

So, I decided to try pulled pork this weekend on the PBC.  I've made it in the past, but never felt like it was "amazing".  I now know why.  Here's what I did to make it a success.

1.  Blot dry and apply EVOO 12 hrs beforehand, then rub with PBC Beef n Game seasoning.

2.  Cook on PBC using standard methods.  I put mine (a 4lb butt) on the PBC at 10am.

3.  After about 4 hrs. I was hitting the stall (it actually happened around 182).  I then basted with cider vinegar every 45min. for the next 1.5 hrs.

4.  At 185, I decided to wrap it in parchment and put it on the grill grate in the PBC.  I also cracked the lid a bit to up the temp.  Til then it was hovering around 260-270ish.  After cracking the lid, it kicked up to 300.

5.  Pulled the butt at 203 at approx. 6:10pm. 

6.  Let it rest to a temp of around 175 before I couldn't resist pulling it apart.  YUM!!!

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Title: Re: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: smokeasaurus on July 21, 2015, 12:18:07 AM

Whoa, my opinion hasn't changed one bit when it comes to pulled pork.............especially after seeing the pulled goodness you just made  :) :P

Title: Re: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: Smokin Don on July 21, 2015, 12:25:00 AM

Looks good KC!!! Don

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Post by: muebe on July 21, 2015, 12:31:30 AM

Wow that looks fantastic!

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Post by: akruckus on July 21, 2015, 02:32:59 AM

That looks really good, one of these days I have to give that a go.

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Post by: sliding_billy on July 21, 2015, 02:33:51 AM

Great looking cook.

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Post by: HighOnSmoke on July 21, 2015, 06:08:18 AM

Pulled pork looks real tasty!

Title: Re: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: Bart57266 on July 21, 2015, 06:19:16 AM

What was different about this butt vs the ones you've cooked in the past? More flavor? More smoke throughout? Better flavor?

My traditionally-smoked butts always seemed lacking in flavor in the middle.

Title: Re: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: TMB on July 21, 2015, 08:29:45 AM

WOW, nice looking butt!

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Post by: drholly on July 21, 2015, 08:37:58 AM

Very nicely done, looks perfect!

Title: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: Pappymn on July 21, 2015, 02:58:54 PM

Righteous barkage!

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Post by: cgseymour on July 21, 2015, 05:04:28 PM

Looks good.

I have been having good luck by putting the shoulder on the grate from the beginning and let' er rip.

Don't look until about the 4 hour mark (I usually cook the 8 lbers from Sams) , and the bark comes out great.

My wife / kids now prefer the pulled pork from the pit barrel.

Yours looks fantastic.

All the best

Chris

Title: Re: I've changed my opinion on pulled pork!
Post by: Aclarke44 on July 22, 2015, 10:13:46 AM

That's one good lookin butt!    ;D

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Post by: Smokerjunky on July 22, 2015, 10:58:47 AM

That looks downright fantastic - great result!

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Post by: jjjonz on July 23, 2015, 05:55:14 PM

Nice looking butt....that pit barrel cooker will make a pro out of any "backyard jack". I know anything I have cooked on the PBC people just rave ....well most of the time it's just the wife .  ;D