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Help! Can anyone share how to marinate & smoke

Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:43 pm
Posted by Cali 4 LSU
GEAUX TIGERS!
Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:43 pm
a pork shoulder? I have a 4.2# pork shoulder that I want to smoke in order to make pulled pork sandwiches for Friday when we kick some hog arse!

I'm not sure how to marinate it. Any tips or recipes would be appreciated.

Thanks &
Posted by TorNation
Sulphur, LA
Member since Aug 2008
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Posted on 11/20/11 at 6:55 pm to
The search function is your friend and you should find limitless info on this subject. I think there was just a thread yesterday.
Posted by Remo Williams
The Home of the Brave
Member since Dec 2010
752 posts
Posted on 11/20/11 at 7:13 pm to
Google the Big Green Egg recipe. I think it's under competition pork butt.

They've changed their site but here's what I found. I don't remember the measurements but the injection mix the best I can recall is 1 cup apple juice, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, 1/4 cup worchestire and a tablespoon of the rub of your choice. I use Byron's Butt Rub.

LINK

This post was edited on 11/20/11 at 7:26 pm
Posted by RFM
Member since Aug 2009
1062 posts
Posted on 11/20/11 at 10:26 pm to
Easiest thing in the world to do.

I rub mine with a light coating of yellow mustard, then rub with liberally with your favorite seasonings. There's a lot of pre-made pork rubs out there, or you can make your own.

Do this the night before, wrap in Saran wrap, and let rest in the fridge overnight.

Set your smoker to 225, and smoke the butt to 205. Double wrap in heavy duty foil, and into a cooler, then top off with towels and close to let it rest. I let mine rest for about 2 hours.

Take out of the foil, remove the bone, trim off any fat, and pull/shred/chop as you see fit. I take 2 forks and do mine.

Save the juices, put in the freezer for about 20 minutes to defat, then add back to the meat. I also add a vinegar based finishing sauce, and don't use any bbq sauce.

It's a LONG smoke, so be ready for an all nighter. I use an Amaze-N-smoker and put it on about midnight and go to bed. Some sit up all night watching the meat/temps and drink beer. I prefer the sleep.

Posted by GeauxldMember
Member since Nov 2003
4408 posts
Posted on 11/21/11 at 11:28 am to
Search function sucks at times, shake off the haters.

No real need to marinate a shoulder, but sometimes if I have time, I'll marinate it for 6 hours in apple cider vinegar, which is a tenderizing agent for pork. I always like to apply my rub several hours before cooking and leave the meat out a good 3 or 4 hours to come up in temp, as it really cools down your smoker, if not.

Google "meathead's pulled pork." That guy gives some pretty solid advice on smoking pork shoulders. If you have any other questions, post them and I'll be glad to answer. Woo, pulled sooie!

Also, I'd advise using the Texas Crutch (wrapping in foil) once your internal temp hits 140-150. It'll keep the shoulder from drying out, and will also help get you through the stall and cook quicker.

Posted by webstew
B-city
Member since May 2009
1267 posts
Posted on 11/21/11 at 12:14 pm to
I've tried a couple of recipes from this site with good success, but not the smoked pork shoulder.

Here is the link anyway:
Smoking Meat Newsletter Smoked Pork Shoulder
Posted by RhodeIslandRed
Adrift Off the Spanish Main
Member since Aug 2009
3175 posts
Posted on 11/24/11 at 12:28 am to
Don't marinate. Use a dry rub and then smoke it at 210 degrees until it falls apart.
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