Birthday Meal


 

Michael Richards

TVWBB Emerald Member
After getting my late father-in-law's kettle clean and ready to cook, it was time to get her messy for his granddaughter's (my favorite niece in the world) birthday. Got up early (around 4:20 am) and got the kettle smoking.
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Got a injected pork shoulder on.
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A few hours in I checked it and flipped it.
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Once the pork shoulder was done and in the cooler it was time to keep the smoke rolling, a whole chicken for pulled chicken was up next. I followed the below recipe, I added a little apple cider vinegar with my homemade rub with the cup of peach nectar and some hot sauce.
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Here it is at the hour mark.
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Here it is ready to be pulled.
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Pork pulled.
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We were hungry so I got a plate before I got a picture of the full spread.
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But I came back at the end to get a picture of the whole spread.
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And here is a pic of the 8 year old on her new bike.
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The kettle preformed wonderful and it was really amazing getting to cook on the kettle he did.

A note on the recipe for the pulled chicken, I highly recommend it. I think that was the best pulled chicken I have ever had. The injection added so much moisture. It had this sweetness of the peach nectar, a the touch of heat, and seasoning and flavor throughout not just on the surface. I feel like I paired it perfectly with pecan and peach wood.
Hope your Saturday was as great as mine!
 
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Great spread, and thanks for sharing that recipe - it sounds good. Happy birthday to your daughter!
 
Happy birthday to your favorite niece!! She’s lucky to have such a great uncle!!
Food looks amazing as usual!!
 

 

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