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To Inject or Not

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Hook_emHornsfan_74
Hook_emHornsfan_74 Posts: 1,352
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I have always injected my pork butts with Tony ChaChere's creole butter.  A friend was telling me the last one he cooked on his stick burner wasn't injected and it turned out really good.  So I was wondering if I am just adding extra fat to the meat as well as wasting time, or should I keep doing what works for me.  Would be open for any advice.  
Midland, TX XLBGE
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,541
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    My preference is no injection on butts..  Just mustard and rub... 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • txhawkeye
    txhawkeye Posts: 279
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    I typically inject a butt with apple juice sugar and salt. But I have done it without and it has turned out good as well. I would stick with what works for you.
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  • Hook_emHornsfan_74
    Hook_emHornsfan_74 Posts: 1,352
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    One problem with the injection I am using is there is so much fat in the left overs.  SWMBO isn't too keen on that.  
    Midland, TX XLBGE
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Not unless I'm doing Cuban. For regular PP I'm too lazy and don't think it's necessary. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,761
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    try one with no injection, and one injecting a traditional vinegar sauce towards the end of the cook, pork has a nice delicate flavor, no sense muddying it up with creaole butter
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    I don't inject and have always been quite pleased with the results.  I think you're adding unnecessary steps, money and fat.

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  • mimauler
    mimauler Posts: 136
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    I cooked three butts the other day and for the first time injected them.  Rave reviews.  Used salt, sugar, apple juice, worcheshire, and a little bit of cayenne pepper. 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    No injection, no mustard. Just simple rub (sometimes as simple as just S&P) and smoke wood. That's what they do in my favorite Q joints and it's good enough for me. 

    Sorry, but the thought of injecting butter just sounds awful to me. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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