I smoked 2 butts last weekend. Costco purchase weight was 17.59 lbs. Prior to apply the rub, I trimmed 19oz of surface fat and sinewy material. I smoked it 8 hours overnight then covered and finished off in my 280F Weber grill to an int temp 192-194. After resting 3 hours, I pulled it.
The meat was tasty, tender but appeared to be drier than my last butt smokes. However, because I trimmed, I had a higher yield when it was all said and done.
Has this been your experience? I realize every smoke is different but with only 3 pork butt smokes under my belt, I've developed a repeatable and documented procedure and have only smoke Costco butts. I got plenty of compliments so I guess it's a double edge sword....
The meat was tasty, tender but appeared to be drier than my last butt smokes. However, because I trimmed, I had a higher yield when it was all said and done.
Has this been your experience? I realize every smoke is different but with only 3 pork butt smokes under my belt, I've developed a repeatable and documented procedure and have only smoke Costco butts. I got plenty of compliments so I guess it's a double edge sword....