Doing my first boston butt. Quick question...

Roanokesmoke · December 2008

does it need any type of seasoning beforehand, or should I simply throw it on there? Also, I plan on chopping it up instead of slicing it for sandwiches. Does either style taste better, or is it simply a matter of personal preference (I'm asking mainly because, when chopping, you need to cook it longer).

Thanks.

Little Steven · December 2008

Roanokesmoke,

Most apply a rub and some use a mustard coating. Elder Ward's method in recipes works really well and it has a good tutorial. Good luck.

Steve

Celtic Wolf · December 2008

Pork taste good pulled, chopped or sliced. No real difference.

You don't need to put anything on it. I saw a 1st Place Pork in a competition with just Salt and Pepper.

It is a matter of choice.

Pulled Pork

vidalia1 · December 2008

If I have time I rub my butt (no comments) with yellow mustard and sprinkle Dizzy Pig Dizzy Dust and coat liberally. I cover this with saran wrap and put in the fridge until I am ready to start the fire. I try to let the butt sit for 12-24 hours.

If I do not have time i just coat with mustard & DPDD and put on the BGE when the temp is holding steady at 250 degrees dome temp. I use pecan, cherry or apple wood for smoke.

I let my butt get to 190-200 degrees double wrap in HDAF and wrap in a towel for 2 hours. I always pull my butt just because I prefer it that way....

Good luck...........

Roanokesmoke · December 2008

why wrap it up for 2 hours or so? I've read this before but I'm not sure why its recommended that you do so before eating.

Celtic Wolf · December 2008

Now you don't really think there won't be comments do you?

Celtic Wolf · December 2008

It doesn't NEED to be wrapped and held for 2 hours.

However like all cooked meat it should be allowed to rest.

It just lets the juice settle in the meat.

vidalia1 · December 2008

Wrapping it for 2 -3 hours help the meat & juices redistribute...heck you can pull it or slice it right away...all these are are guidelines...no rules....just don't peek while cooking it for 16-20 hours....

Roanokesmoke · December 2008

well its only a 3 lb one so I assume it will only take 6 hours or so (perhaps a bit longer?) If all goes well, my next one will be much bigger.

JPF · December 2008

Letting the meat rest will redistribute the juices. As you cook it the muscle contracts and forces the juice out as it cools it relaxes and allows the juices back in.

Grandpas Grub · December 2008

For slicing or chopping I pull the butt at lower internal meat temps about 145°. Pulled - 195° - 200°.

Like Kim's post above I too season, wrap & refrigerate, hopefully over night. I re season before cooking. There is a huge difference with the overnight process in most meats & fowl.

GG

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