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Pork Shoulder Injection Suggestions
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egzilla
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I am smoking a 7 lb. Pork Shoulder tonight. I am seeking any suggestions on what to inject it with.
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No comment on what to inject with but wrap the target meat in a plastic wrap and then inject through the wrap. Eliminates the stray shots and makes for a much easier clean-up.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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I'm doing Italian Sunday. First butt I've injected. @scottborasjr is doing teriyaki Sunday as well.
It's not the norm nor the need to inject. I'm just goofing off._______________________________________________XLBGE -
Apple juice and salt works. Do a search for Chris Lilly injection for a pork butt.
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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I do apple juice with some worchester sauce in it.
LBGEGo Dawgs! - Marietta, GA -
Here's the recipe @QDude is referring to:Chris Lilly's Six-Time World Championship Pork Shoulder Injection3/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup table salt2 Tablespoons Worcestershire SauceCombine all ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.Never used it myself, so I can't vouch for it. I just pasted it here since I went looking for it. Figured I could save someone else some time.LBGE with a massive wish listAthens, Ga.
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1/2 strained Italian Salad dressing, 1/2 Franks hot sauce. Any hot sauce which is vinegar based will work.
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I use Lawry's Teriyaki Marinade in my butts, i mean Boston Roasts, and pork shoulders. It is thick and will only take about six ounces, which is half the bottle. I inject it, just after rubbing the outside with "Bad Bryon's Butt Rub" about an hour before the start. I turbo cook mine, but it works on low and slows too!! Pull it at 210 degrees.
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I've only injected one butt, and it was the worst one I did. My vote is no injection. Let the egg work its magic!Atlanta suburbs
Large & Mini owner
UGA Alum - Go Dawgs! -
Crispix49 said:I've only injected one butt, and it was the worst one I did. My vote is no injection. Let the egg work its magic!What did you inject with???
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Charlie tuna said:Crispix49 said:I've only injected one butt, and it was the worst one I did. My vote is no injection. Let the egg work its magic!What did you inject with???
Cajun butterAtlanta suburbs
Large & Mini owner
UGA Alum - Go Dawgs! -
I have used Cajun Butter in turkey and turkey breasts with good results, never tried it in butts. And i think it might overpower pork with too much heat -- just guessing.. Thanks for the info.
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dpittard said:Here's the recipe @QDude is referring to:Chris Lilly's Six-Time World Championship Pork Shoulder Injection3/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup table salt2 Tablespoons Worcestershire SauceCombine all ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.Never used it myself, so I can't vouch for it. I just pasted it here since I went looking for it. Figured I could save someone else some time.
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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I use 2 packets of A1 chipotle marinade, mix as directed. It's cheap and tastes awesome
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Iam1056 said:I use 2 packets of A1 chipotle marinade, mix as directed. It's cheap and tastes awesomeIs it "HOT" ? Thanks
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I don't think so, my wife complains a little but eats it.
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I've used a peach juice mixture that was good. The last one I did I mixed 3/4 cup apricot nectar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbl kosher salt and 1 Tbl worecestershire sauce and injected. This was a real home run, as the apricot really pairs well with the pork.Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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Iam1056 said:I don't think so, my wife complains a little but eats it.I try to keep the "heat" off of it and allow people to add whatever they want at the table.
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Chris Lilly's injection works, used it on the last but and it turned out to be best ever. Also used Jacks Old South Rib rub as the butt rub and that proved very tasty as well.Be WellKnoxville TN
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dpittard said:Here's the recipe @QDude is referring to:Chris Lilly's Six-Time World Championship Pork Shoulder Injection3/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup table salt2 Tablespoons Worcestershire SauceCombine all ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.Never used it myself, so I can't vouch for it. I just pasted it here since I went looking for it. Figured I could save someone else some time.
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billyray said:I've used a peach juice mixture that was good. The last one I did I mixed 3/4 cup apricot nectar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbl kosher salt and 1 Tbl worecestershire sauce and injected. This was a real home run, as the apricot really pairs well with the pork.
This sounds good, I will try it on my next one. -
I like pineapple juice, worchestshire and some hot sauce.
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dpittard said:Here's the recipe @QDude is referring to:Chris Lilly's Six-Time World Championship Pork Shoulder Injection3/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup table salt2 Tablespoons Worcestershire SauceCombine all ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.Never used it myself, so I can't vouch for it. I just pasted it here since I went looking for it. Figured I could save someone else some time.SpringramSpring, TexasLBGE and Mini
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Springram said:dpittard said:Here's the recipe @QDude is referring to:Chris Lilly's Six-Time World Championship Pork Shoulder Injection3/4 cup apple juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup table salt2 Tablespoons Worcestershire SauceCombine all ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.Never used it myself, so I can't vouch for it. I just pasted it here since I went looking for it. Figured I could save someone else some time.SpringramSpring, Texas
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I have done straight apple juice with good results.EggMcMcc
Central Illinois
First L BGE July 2016, RecTec, Traeger, Weber, Campchef
Second BGE, a MMX, February 2017
Third BGE, another large, May, 2017
Added another griddle (BassPro) December 2017 -
I guess I gotta try it to find out. I'll report back.
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Word of caution on the Chris Lilly injection - that's for 2 butts I believe. I forgot and used the whole thing in one and it was way too salty.Milton, GA
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Ditto on Lilly's. Works great.
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many a redneck have told me "cola" LOL. I think some of the other recipes above would be better.“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
Coach Finstock Teen Wolf -
I don't inject, but I will spritz the outside during the cook with a 3:1 apple juice and apple cider vinegar mix. I also use the same mixture when reheating or vac sealing and freezing.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
Peach nectar
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