Picked up a 7.5 lb Picnic shoulder at $0.79 per lb so could not resist. Usually go with the regular butt. Rubbed with PBC all purpose and some other stuff laying around in the pantry. As I wanted to keep the temps around 250, only lit about 30 coals in the chimney starter. With one rebar hole plugged with tin foil, was able to average temps of about 265. This picnic took 4 hours to reach an internal temp of 201. Did not really have a stall and was amazed that it tasted so good. I used the grate as opposed to hanging. Left it in a cooler for 2 hours and was plenty hot and juicy. Still had plenty of coals left so did some chicken breasts on the grate. I marinate them in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and herbs de Provence
Was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get grill marks being so far from the coals. End result was super tasty. On a side note I often make my own tortillas for tacos with my BBQ. It is quite easy and once you taste it, you will never want to use store bought again. If anyone is interested I will give more information.
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