Pork injection?

[shervie]

I've never done it. I've only cooked a 1/2 dozens butts on the WSM, so I'm no expert. Someone told me that injecting them with pineapple juice and some rub is a kicker??? Seems to me that it would cook for the inside out? Anyone tried it? I don't want mush, but tender and flavor. Thoughts?
Thanks

 

[Tom Chips]

Pork has an abundance of connective tissue and fat that will give you moist tender results. There is no reason why I can see injecting anything into pork. Anything you want to add flavor wise, or to moisten can be done much easier after the cook, when you pull it.

 

[Lee Morris]

I have cooked my last 8 or 9 butts using the Chris Lilly injection and rub and I (as well as everyone I have fed) have been very pleased.

If you are interested in an injection, give this one a try.

For the pork shoulder rub
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup paprika
1/3 cup garlic salt
1/3 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
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Pork injection
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire