Boston Butt/Pork Shoulder Injection???

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What do most folks here use for a boston butt injection? I've been using...

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I'd like to try something different. :becky: What do most folks here use?

Thanks for the help guys! :thumb:
 
Thanks guys! About how long would the injection keep for in case I made enough for a few butts?
 
Thanks guys! About how long would the injection keep for in case I made enough for a few butts?

Not certain. I would purchase some Ball canning jars and lids from Wallymart. Should keep for awhile on the fridge door :thumb:
 
I used "Cajun Injector" Creole Garlic last time. Not your typical flavor, but very good. I wasn't sure if it would be too garlicky or not but tried it anyway. It was one of the best I ever made. The garlic wasn't overpowering and I was really moist and delicious.
 
I use a slightly modified version of Myron Mixon's injection:

4 quarts apple juice
1 quart distilled white vinegar
5 pounds sugar
2 cups salt
1 cup monosodium glutamate, such as Ac´cent brand flavor enhancer

I don't use the MSG, and I add some jalapeno powder and honey powder. Simple, tasty.

It lasts for months in the fridge.
 
I like to use Blue's Hog Red sauce filtered through a mesh strainer. Tastes awesome...
 
I used to use Chris Lilly's injection. The first time I used it, I found it was too salty, so I cut the salt in half and it was better.

I then found OakRidge Game Changer Brine that I use as an injection. I use 1 Tablespoon of OakRidge Game Changer Brine to 1 cup of apple cider or apricot nectar. The meat comes out more flavorful and the bone wiggles about 185 - 187 degrees. After resting, the pork pulls in beautiful long strands and gives a great presentation as well as great flavor.

https://www.oakridgebbq.com/?product=game-changer-brine

Game_Changer_Brine.jpg
 
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