Rubbing pork butt in advance?

[CJ Eichinger]

Hey all,

Because of scheduling issues, the only time I have to trim and rub the butt is now (about 6PM EST). It's going in the smoker around 9PM tomorrow night, so that gives it about a day with the rub. I'm planning on VERY tightly wrapping the rubbed butt in plastic wrap and putting it in the fridge.

Any problems with this?

Thanks!

 

[Jim Lampe]

By the book CJ...
You may also want to apply rub AGAIN just before you drop it on the grates to cook.
I'm starting mine about midnight tonight and I rubbed it yesterday bout 9pm
Enjoy TVWB WSM SMOKE DAY VI

 

[NealT]

I do it all the time, but I tend to get some liquid leakage. Like Jim mentioned, I re-rub while I start the fire.

 

[CJ Eichinger]

I will be re-rubbing for sure. Half the rub now, half before it goes on!

Have a great weekend, everyone! Smoke 'em up!

 

[Jim Lampe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CJ Eichinger:
I will be re-rubbing for sure. Half the rub now, half before it goes on! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I put on as much BOTH times... it's only seasoning, not GOLD.
You'll enjoy the extra rub later!
Go Ahead, Season The DAYLIGHTS Outta That Butt!

 

[James Harvey]

I'm with the Pro's above. A butt is big enough that you won't over season it. You'll actually promote more bark.
Now if it were ribs you might have an issue.

James

 

[Michael G. (Canada Mike)]

Some folks rub an hour in advance,others, like me, the night before. I think the trick is not to use much salt which can pull out juices.

 

[Jim Lampe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Michael G. (Canada Mike): ...the trick is not to use much salt which can pull out juices. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Exactly!
And that is why I use Kevin Kruger's "A Butt Rub (for Jane)"... salt-free. Great stuff!