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Try a new twist to Pulled Pork

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Mattman3969
Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
edited July 2014 in Pork
Been craving the hell outta some pulled pork but the Boston Butt doesn't work with the way we are trying to eat. Oh well that is boring stuff.
I took a 3 1/2lb loin and rubbed with BBBR and put on the small with some peach for smoke.
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I cooked it till it hit 135 and removed and rested for a bit. Cut it in half and cubed 1/2 ( didn't want to waste the whole thing if this sucks.
While it was resting I started the sauce on the large with some onions, garlic and spices

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And the cubes soakin and waiting to pull
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I will report back and let you know if it's a failure or success.

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2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    It's shredded and soaking in the sauce for a while
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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,336
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    Looks like a winner-what temp did you use to decide "time to shred"?
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
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    That looks promising. Let us know how it compares - taste and texture.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    @lousubcap - I pulled from the smoke at 135IT and it was in the sauce for about 1hr give or take till I was happy with the way it shredded with 2 forks. No idea on temp. Taste test are telling me this is gonna be good. We will see. Stay tuned for updates.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
    edited July 2014
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    After 1hr simmering in the sauce
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    And plated with some fresh Mango/Peach Salsa and Blue Chips. Pork was served on Flat Out Flat Bread with Brocoli slaw as a topping
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    Texture was a bit different that Boston Butt but not enough that I wouldn't do this again when the craving hits. I will use my own sauce next time as this one was a touch sweet for me.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
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    That looks terrific.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    Looks fantastic.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Thanks @tarheelmatt & @hdumptyesq Next time I will skip the initial smoke session and go straight to the DO. I didn't really think it through enough but the soak in the sauce took over the smoke taste that was present before

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • golfandgrill
    golfandgrill Posts: 198
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    What did you use for sauce? Looks great
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    It was a mix of a little chicken both, some Q sauce that I made,cumin,paprika, cayenne and cinnamon along with some Sautéed onions & garlic. I think the broth made it to sweet for me.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • cook861
    cook861 Posts: 872
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    Mattman3969  That how What we do with left over pork at work looks good to
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