Carolina Summer DrumPit Smoking

[N8man]

I could not have asked for a better day to do a little DrumPit smoking.
Got a nice breeze, 87* and Partly Sunny!! Today I'm cooking up an 8lb. Pork Picnic. Got the DrumPit loaded with Kingsford, some Black Cherry and some White Oak chunks. I love the flavor profile that wood combo produces.

DrumPit coming up to Temp..

I've prepared an injection of 1/2 cup Apple Juice and 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar, with a TableSpoon of my Long Beard Pork Rub...No Wise Cracks about my Secret Injection Ingredient there in the background...Minty Fresh!!

Picnic Before Injection....

During...

After...It's swelled up some...

Rubbed and on to the Drum....

Along with some Red Hot Sausages for Breakfast....MMMMMMM!!!

Seven Hours Later...160* Got a ways to go....

In the meantime throwed some Chicken Thighs on for Supper...

I'll pull them off here in about an hour and a half or so and have another looksee at that Picnic....

 

[Boshizzle]

Looking really good so far!

 

[Skidder]

you pretty much just described the perfect day

 

[El Ropo]

I prefer the flavor of picnics over butts for some reason. That one looks like it's gonna hit the spot!

Can't wait for the money shot. :clap2:

 

[N8man]

Rock Steady Temp, all day long. I did kick the can a while ago to knock down the ash..Should be good to go for another 4-6 hours..

And this is for the newer DrumHeads amongst us...
This is what Sweet Blue should look like when you're cooking.....

 

[N8man]

Time Marches On.....
Nine Hours In....Picnic @ 175*

Thighs Are Done!!! 170*....

 

[N8man]

Latest Temp Check.....187* Getting There...

What Would You Do If The Neighbors Dog Charges You?

 

[bigfootinindiana]

What are red hot breakfast sausages? They look like Tijuana Mamas but more "hotdoggish". Those things always kill me, but every time I see one in the checkout lanes I end up buying one.

 

[bluetang]

Man, that does look good! And once again you got my NC girl excited with those Red Hots, and I thank you:-D!

 

[N8man]

Final Tale Of The Tape....Picnic @ !95* Internal Temp, 11.5 Hours @ @250*, Probed Like Buttah....

Pulled and Some Kind Of Wonderful...I was shoveling it in my Pie Hole as Fast as I was Pulling.....MMMMMMMM Pork Goodness Coma Taking Hold......

The House Smells Delightful.....Time For Some Adult Beverages.........

 

[OakPit]

Nice! Good picture set. What a nice day.

 

[N8man]

These are Carolina Pride Brand, Made In SC...
HardWood Smoked Red Hot Sausages, Delightful!!!!

What are red hot breakfast sausages? They look like Tijuana Mamas but more "hotdoggish". Those things always kill me, but every time I see one in the checkout lanes I end up buying one.

It's Like A Taste of Home...

Man, that does look good! And once again you got my NC girl excited with those Red Hots, and I thank you:-D!

 

[Boshizzle]

Great looking picnic shoulder, bro, congrats on a great cook!

 

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

You had me at the thread title.

 

[Garyclaw]

^^Outstanding Nate!! Pulling pork is a tough job, but somebody has to sacrifice themselves. Your patience is strong and must be rewarded!! A fine hunk of work my friend.:thumb:

 

[Saiko]

Great thread and pics, looks perfect!

 

[Gore]

Beautiful work, N8!

 

[Smiter Q]

Thanks for posting. Great day to be outside and doing the thing to do!
About the dog.. hope he was friendly!

 

[gtr]

Fantastic post! Did I hear someone say "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?

YouTube - ‪Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind of Wonderful‬‏

 

[keale]

just beautiful N8, just beautiful!!