First Pork Butt of 2019 (BGE + Flameboss)

bwor

Don't post here much, but love reading and learning from everyone on this forum, so I thought I'd contribute today.

Today I did my first pork butt of the year.  There's a store around here that will run them anywhere from 89cent/lb to $1.12/pound.  I bought on the high end, but still cheaper than anywhere else.

Prep

The rub I use is simple:

1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp ground dry mustard
1 tsp cayenne 

I inject using apple juice, a few splashes of Worcestershire, and a bit of the rub mixed in.

Coat with mustard, apply rub.

Large BGE set at 250 indirect using the Flameboss (I'm lazy and like to sleep).  I used hickory and some pecan chips for smoke.  Put on the egg last night around 10:30p.  At 7a this morning I was in the 170's, so decided to back down my temp to 225 to finish out.  I was aiming for 1p to remove from the egg. and FTC.  Pulled it at 1:15.  It is resting in the cooler now.  I will take out around 4:30p, let it rest for a few minutes outside of the cooler, and then will pull it using my claws.



This is right after pulling it and getting ready to FTC.  If I remember I will post pictures of it after it is pulled.

hoosier_egger

Nice work!

Battleborn

Looks like a good one, I have one on as we speak. 

littlerascal56

Nice cook!  It’s nice to have the “peace of mind” having the Flameboss controlling the temps.

bwor

littlerascal56 said:

Nice cook!  It’s nice to have the “peace of mind” having the Flameboss controlling the temps.

I agree, although I did have some issues with it dropping connection to my wireless router.  Not sure if it is the router or the FB though.  I opened a support case with them this morning.  I have never had this happen before and wondering if it is something with the new firmware installed.

But, it continued to do its job.  I just could not monitor from my phone.  First world problems, I know.

Yno

Not an expert, but I would bet it is the router. When I had DSL and a PacBell supplied modem, my Flame Boss 300 kept dropping off. I even tried a wifi extender without much success. When I switched to cable and a newer modem (and 30 times the speed) I get a very strong signal in my back yard and have never lost the signal. 

JohnnyTarheel

Solid cook... looks great and you are well rested...

mEGG_My_Day

That’s a fine looking butt!! I’m a big fan of pecan.  Well done! 

bwor

Didn't get a chance to post this last night.  Final product, pulled.

cajunrph

Looks good. I'm finally getting around to using my Flameboss. I've had it for a few years. I installed my Rutland gasket a few weeks ago. Maybe a brisket flat or a Chucky. 

bradleya123

Wowzer!  Bravo Zulu!!

Buckdodger

love the bark on your butt...will try your recipe on my next cook. Finished product looks good too! Thanks for sharing.