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To inject or not to inject?

biggus22
biggus22 Posts: 18
in Pork
I did a 8lbs Boston butt this weekend that was the closest thing to perfection I've ever achieved.  I've done several very good butts but never injected with vinegar until this one.  I also had the luxury of time (no wife and kids) so I went slow and low as opposed to usual Turbo approach.  The results were spectacular.  Do I owe this to injecting (apple cider vinegar), the slow and low approach, or a combination of both?  Can I still do turbo and inject and get super juicy/tender pulled pork?

I've seen a lot of folks on here who inject and plenty who do not.  I am a believer and don't think I'll ever go back.  Thanks in advance for your comments.


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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
    I always inject and i have always said and will stick to my guns on this. LOW AND SLOW is the only way to go. If you don't have enough time then wait on the cook.
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    I tried injecting a few times, not w. vinegar. Seemed like most of the fluid just ran out.

    I'm starting to like vinegar w. meat more, and I've found that cooking w. just a little adds a lot to the flavor.

    Haven't done enough turbo cooks to be sure, but it seems that the bark from traditional slow is better.
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