Bark

Stony

I am going to do some more butts this weekend and would like some advice. How do I achieve the wonderful bark on the outside? It seems that the bark I get is less than what I see elsewhere. Any and all advice welcome.

Thanks
Stony

2Fategghead

One thing I do is cut all the fat cap off.

GeorgiaBorn

I've heard two things here and I have used them both with great success. One is the mustard rub before the dry rub and the dry rub with a slightly higher sugar content. All my butts are barked!

Carolina Q

Rub:

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Smoke wood: Hickory

Bark:



Works every time.

Oh, and mustard is for hot dogs.

thailandjohn

I always cook my butts and briskets, fat side down and that will help

Scottborasjr

How big a butt and how long did you leave that on for Mike? I don't have an temperature probe that stays inside the egg yet so am trying to guess how long I should cook my pork before the game Sunday.

Carolina Q

I have no idea. Mine are usually 7-9 pounds. The usual guideline is 1.5-2 hrs per pound. But they all vary, time wise. Remember, once it's done (195° internal), you can foil it, wrap in a bath towel and throw it in a cooler for up to 4-5 hours if necessary. Then pull. I never rest mine for more than 30-45 minutes, but you CAN do the cooler thing if the butt is done early.

You DO have a thermometer, even if not a remote one, right?

Or you could always ask Damon. :laugh:

fishlessman

i rub, then mustard, then more rub, lots of rub. only had one that didnt have good bark and i basted that one, probably washed the rub off. the butts i get have practically no fat, fat will wash some rub off plus you lose any bark that is on the fat when you pull it

Carolina Q

I do use a ton of rub. Can't see the meat at all when I'm done. But only one application - and NO mustard. :laugh:

fishlessman

i even mix rub into the mustard some times :laugh:

Carolina Q

Sick. Just SICK!

fishlessman

would you rather i use ketchup :laugh:

Carolina Q

hahahaha! yeah, give THAT a shot. let us know how it worked for ya. :laugh:

2Fategghead

Scottborasjr, thirdeyebbq.com and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2002/02/pork-pork-shoulder-butt-picnic.html

is a great site to read. Consider reading some of the above link it may help you. Tim