In the four weeks I've had my WSM I've had the opportunity to smoke a chicken (pulled too soon but still had good flavor), baby back ribs (tasted mighty fine to me), and today I tried my first pork butt. Did a Minion start with KBB at about 06:30 with the butt going on at 07:00. Kept the WSM pretty steady around 260 or so for about 5-6 hours then the temps started to drop. I probably just needed to knock the ash off but I ended up tossing in some lump and partially burned KBB. I'll know next time.
Pulled off at about 3:30 pm when the butt hit 195. Probe went in like butter. Foiled and put in cooler for about 1 1/2 hours.
Overall the pork was really good but some pieces of the bark had a slightly off, bitter taste. Not sure if I put the butt on too soon or maybe it was from the re-fueling mid-smoke. Not sure but I'll plan differently next time.
Anyway, here are some pics.
6 1/2 Lb Butt rubbed with some Kansas City style rub, Turbinado sugar added
About 6 hours in
Time to pull off
And what better way to wait out the resting time than by sipping one of my favorite beers.
And pulled. The flavor was good aside from the few pieces that had the somewhat bitter taste. I'd still take it over much of the restaurant pulled pork I've had.
Overall this smoke worked out well and I've learned a few things for next time. I hope you all have a great weekend.
Pulled off at about 3:30 pm when the butt hit 195. Probe went in like butter. Foiled and put in cooler for about 1 1/2 hours.
Overall the pork was really good but some pieces of the bark had a slightly off, bitter taste. Not sure if I put the butt on too soon or maybe it was from the re-fueling mid-smoke. Not sure but I'll plan differently next time.
Anyway, here are some pics.
6 1/2 Lb Butt rubbed with some Kansas City style rub, Turbinado sugar added
About 6 hours in
Time to pull off
And what better way to wait out the resting time than by sipping one of my favorite beers.
And pulled. The flavor was good aside from the few pieces that had the somewhat bitter taste. I'd still take it over much of the restaurant pulled pork I've had.
Overall this smoke worked out well and I've learned a few things for next time. I hope you all have a great weekend.
