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06-21-2013, 10:50 AM | #1 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-03-13
Location: Sunland Ca
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First butt question
I'm planning on smoking my first pork butt this weekend and I was thinking of soaking it in a brine over night. Is this a good idea or not? Pros and cons?
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06-21-2013, 10:54 AM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-04-09
Location: Jonesboro,Tx
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waste of time
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06-21-2013, 10:55 AM | #3 |
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I wouldn't waste your time. A butt has enough internal fat to keep it moist, and they are typically thick enough that it would take more than overnight for the brine to penetrate.
If you want to get more flavor inside you can inject. Chris Lilly's injection is a good starting point, but most guys cut back on the salt. Pork injection 3/4 cup apple juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
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06-21-2013, 11:05 AM | #4 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-20-11
Location: Champaign, Illinois
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Brine it!
I brine all pork, chicken and turkey. Butts and whole turkeys overnight in a cooler with ice water and chicken pieces for a few hours. If you have any doubts, try grilling 8 pork chops. Brine 4 of them then grill all 8 together with only you knowing which is which. Let people blind taste them and see what the results are. You MUST rinse them very well before seasoning. Just my .02...
I also inject my butts with Cherry Coke. Sounds strange but works well. |
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06-21-2013, 11:10 AM | #5 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 05-09-11
Location: Moville Iowa
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My opinon is no need, just inject if you want, rub it down and toss it in the smoker.
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06-21-2013, 11:12 AM | #6 | |
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06-21-2013, 11:14 AM | #7 |
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Join Date: 06-17-13
Location: Cullman,Alabama
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I usually inject with apple juice and coat the butt with mustard then coat it with rub and let it set overnight in the fridge.
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06-21-2013, 12:04 PM | #8 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-03-13
Location: Sunland Ca
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Thanks for all the advice. And thank you for the injection recipe. I guess I won't be brining but I will be turning my butt into a junkie. LOL
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06-21-2013, 12:53 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: 10-15-12
Location: Anaheim, CA
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Since this is your first butt, I would cook it normally (rub and smoke). After you sample it, make the additions/corrections for next time.
Or...since Stater Brothers has butts for 1.49/lb this week, buy two and inject one. Then you can compare the difference right off the bat.
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06-21-2013, 01:01 PM | #10 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-20-11
Location: Champaign, Illinois
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Now you did it!
Great, now I am forced to take my own advice and smoke some butts side by side. One brined, one not and compare. That means all day watching a fire and drinking beer... Sigh.
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