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martyleach
02-28-2012, 06:16 PM
Thought I would try a side by side cookoff with 3 butts prepared the same way on 3 different types of cookers.
Large BGE
MAK one star General pellet grill
UDS

First I made a chicken stock by cooking a chicken over big smoke in my UDS.
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/RoastedchickenonUDS.jpg

Then add all the good stuff and make the stock. Then I filter out the veges and I have an awesome smoky stock ready to inject.
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/ChickenStock.jpg

I injected them all and rubbed with Bad Byron's Butt rub (no sugar) and then gave them a topping with Simply Marvelous Sweet and Spicy. At 10 pm I put them on all the cookers.

MAK - I started at 180 for 2 hours to give it some good smoke. Pellet grills put out their best smoke at low temps. Then I cranked it to 230.

BGE and UDS - Set to 230

I fell asleep about 12:30 and woke up about 3:30 to find that the BGE and UDS had fallen off temp. They were both about 180-190. I fixed that, spritzed them all with AJ and fell asleep again. 7am and the UDS has fallen off again. Maybe old briquets.....

About 9am, the IT of the MAK is at 197 and probes really soft. Pulled it, wrapped and stuffed in the chest.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/MAKresults1.jpg

About 10am the BGE butt is ready. Same drill

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/BGEresults1.jpg

It wasn't until 2pm that the UDS but was ready. Dang!
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/Pimpeddrum.jpg

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/UDSresults1.jpg

Here's the MAK meathttp://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/MAKresults4.jpg
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/MAKresults5.jpg

The BGE Meat
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/BGEresults4.jpg
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/BGEresults6.jpg

And the UDS
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/UDSresults2.jpg
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/UDSresults4.jpg

My ranking of the 3 is BGE wins, MAK 2nd and UDS 3rd it terms of moistness. I am sure the UDS lost because of the real long cook.

The flavor was real good on all 3. Frankly, I was surprised how good the MAK was. It cooked fast and was almost as good as the egg.


Just remember. Keep on
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa430/martyleach/Big%20Butt%20pork%20off/UDSfronthandle.jpg

Marty

BBQ4FUN
02-28-2012, 06:20 PM
:thumb:

Ron_L
02-28-2012, 06:25 PM
I wouldn't turn down any of them! Nice job!

mytmouz
02-28-2012, 06:43 PM
Looks good on all of them...

Panthers65
02-28-2012, 06:47 PM
great review, I'm begining to love my egg more and more, Looking forward to cooking my first butt

smokeyw
02-28-2012, 06:54 PM
They all look fantastic!! The bark is definitely better when you don't foil during the cook.

I need to get me some of those fancy handles :thumb:

---k---
02-28-2012, 06:59 PM
That us awesome Marty. :thumb:

I think you need to repeat the test at least 5 more times to have scientific significant results. Also, need some more judges. :razz:

cowgirl
02-28-2012, 08:06 PM
Dang that all looks good Marty!! Just perfect! :clap2:

tasterner
02-28-2012, 08:44 PM
Great review, and congrats on a successful smoke, everything looks awesome!:clap2:

bbqwilly
02-28-2012, 09:06 PM
I like big butts and I cannot lie.:biggrin1:
Great Job

criffaaa1
02-28-2012, 09:21 PM
Thats commitment to this hobby right there.

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Cloudsmoker
02-28-2012, 09:24 PM
Terrific post. Love the smoky chicken broth (if anyone asks, it's my idea and ai just invented it). The cooker comparison is just tremendous. Thanks.

Wampus
02-28-2012, 09:29 PM
VERY cool!
Great idea and write up!
They all look pretty farkin good from here!

TomB
02-28-2012, 09:34 PM
Great comparison. Thanks for sharing. Happy eating!

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fingerlickin'
02-28-2012, 09:53 PM
The smoky chicken broth is diabolical Marty! Lookin' good brother! :thumbup:

BigBobBQ
02-28-2012, 11:17 PM
awesome looking pork butts right there.

R2Egg2Q
02-28-2012, 11:31 PM
Well done Marty! :clap: You must have quite the stash of pulled pork now!

Phubar
02-29-2012, 02:32 AM
Nice job Marty!