A Twist on pulled pork

BigGreenEggTampa

I’m wondering if anyone has butterflied, then marinated a pork butt. Then tried it back together and smoked it. The intention is to pull it, not sliced like porchetta. 

Looking to recreate El Cochinita pulled pork recipe for a Cuban sandwich. Really want the marinated to penetrate all the way through. 

Thanks for you thoughts and advice!
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Foghorn

Welcome aboard.  I've never done that but I'll be curious to see if you get any input.  If not, do one and let us know how it goes.  It may become the next big thing.

SmokeyLopey

Yes, what he said!

lkapigian

Welcome, I buy Bonelss Butts for that reason...i have tied them and left them just laid out....i like it laid out better, more bark

dmourati

Now you are making me want to try a Porchetta. 

Here you go:

https://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/cochinita-pibil-on-the-grill/

northGAcock

I am looking forward to some pictures of the finished product. Assume you will use some of these....

Eggcelsior

The recipe sounds like a standard Perníl/lechon asado-style marinade. I would treat the shoulder like one does with one of those recipes and stab the roast like it owes you money. I do this often(my wife is Puerto Rican so perníl is a common celebration meal) and the flavor is throughout the meat. You could also inject the roast with Mojo Criollo.   

lousubcap

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.  
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