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peeps
07-27-2014, 11:24 AM
One injected with some Goya Mojo Criollo and rubbed with Fiesta fajita rub and the other rubbed with a mix of Oakridge prototype rib run and comp beef/pork. The first will be pulled for tacos tonight and the other will be packaged up for Tasha to take to the beach this week with some long time friends who love BBQ but don't get it too often...

Got them cruising on Earl for the last 45 min or so.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/1ACF964A-5039-4D89-A85F-9D411F6E8BE0.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/1ACF964A-5039-4D89-A85F-9D411F6E8BE0.jpg.html)

More pr0n to come...

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PigBeter
07-27-2014, 11:41 AM
They don't look small from here!! Can't wait to see some finished pics!

peeps
07-27-2014, 11:44 AM
Just a couple 5 pounders...so that's small :wink:

peeps
07-27-2014, 02:06 PM
Relaxation is peaking, drinks are refreshing, music is jamming, and the butts are coming along nicely...

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/69BCC28A-EF51-42E9-BEE4-1FB698C700BA.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/69BCC28A-EF51-42E9-BEE4-1FB698C700BA.jpg.html)

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Will be panning the butts shortly and covering with foil.

tortaboy
07-27-2014, 02:10 PM
Relaxation is peaking, drinks are refreshing, music is jamming, and the butts are coming along nicely...

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/69BCC28A-EF51-42E9-BEE4-1FB698C700BA.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/69BCC28A-EF51-42E9-BEE4-1FB698C700BA.jpg.html)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/2A0AEFBB-C11F-449B-AF15-5578640E5026.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/2A0AEFBB-C11F-449B-AF15-5578640E5026.jpg.html)

Will be panning the butts shortly and covering with foil.


You're a bit..ummm. more feminine looking than I expected. NTTAWWT:mrgreen:

peeps
07-27-2014, 02:12 PM
You're a bit..ummm. more feminine looking than I expected. NTTAWWT:mrgreen:then the photographer is probably more manly than you were expecting :wink:

cowgirl
07-27-2014, 02:14 PM
Looks like a great way to spend the day Peeps!

peeps
07-27-2014, 02:33 PM
Thanks, Jeanie, but I would rather spend it like Tyler is... :wink:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/C906DB9E-9A59-4917-8973-AED189467C13.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/C906DB9E-9A59-4917-8973-AED189467C13.jpg.html)

Stingerhook
07-27-2014, 02:42 PM
Looks like your having a fine family day. Pork looks good to.

smoke ninja
07-27-2014, 02:45 PM
Thanks, Jeanie, but I would rather spend it like Tyler is... :wink:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/C906DB9E-9A59-4917-8973-AED189467C13.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/C906DB9E-9A59-4917-8973-AED189467C13.jpg.html)

How's that, naked in a pool?

cowgirl
07-27-2014, 02:47 PM
Thanks, Jeanie, but I would rather spend it like Tyler is... :wink:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/C906DB9E-9A59-4917-8973-AED189467C13.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/C906DB9E-9A59-4917-8973-AED189467C13.jpg.html)

Me too! :-D

peeps
07-27-2014, 02:48 PM
How's that, naked in a pool?
That and having no cares in the world other than what you to play with next. Mid day nap, other folks making your meals, and cleaning you up when needed. :wink:

Big George's BBQ
07-27-2014, 02:54 PM
Great wayt to spend the day :thumb: Wife and son look totally relaxed You are right Tyler is living a good life but that is how it should be

16Adams
07-27-2014, 03:09 PM
Wow. Chillin, jammin, cook'n, relax'n

Sorry, my spell'n went to hades looking at a fantastic Sunday afternoon.

peeps
07-27-2014, 05:00 PM
About to go pull these sumbishes...

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/F5E85F8A-BF1D-425A-8398-9D257A01A3A5.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/user/philpeeps/media/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/F5E85F8A-BF1D-425A-8398-9D257A01A3A5.jpg.html)

16Adams
07-27-2014, 05:12 PM
Well the girls will be enjoying some fine dining. Excellent cook!

landarc
07-27-2014, 05:44 PM
You gots a nice looking butt or two there mister

buccaneer
07-27-2014, 05:57 PM
Great day!

SmittyJonz
07-27-2014, 06:12 PM
I'm SOOOO Glad it was a Pool shot of Tasha and NOT PEEPS!!! :shock: :mrgreen:

bvbull200
07-27-2014, 07:38 PM
Good looking food, Philip. Even better looking day of relaxation!

Happy Hapgood
07-27-2014, 07:45 PM
Great pic's of Family and food.

PS: I can help you with that orange growth on your BBQ pit. It's Purple and Gold and says LSU. ;D

peeps
07-27-2014, 09:08 PM
Great pic's of Family and food.

PS: I can help you with that orange growth on your BBQ pit. It's Purple and Gold and says LSU. ;DNah, I'm good! :wink: I do have an LSU koozie I use on non-UT-gamedays or when in LA.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/2B41F0C6-6436-45BF-906F-286BBCF74C8A.jpg

The mexican pork for tacos. Tacos were topped with cheese, cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado and Tapatio sauce. No pics as I was starving and scarfed down some tasty-ass tacos!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/7C111447-5427-4AF3-9B5D-A9F667AA858F.jpg

The Oakridge pork.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/305A2F2D-98B4-4CAF-ACDA-773C39BE8FEE.jpg

Bundled up for the girls!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/philpeeps/Food%20-%20Cooking%20Stuff/CC41B463-33F2-49CD-BDF1-0A6B3395165A.jpg

Wickedcajun
07-27-2014, 09:11 PM
Any samples??? Looks dam good

peeps
07-28-2014, 11:23 AM
This was some of my best pulled pork I have done. I had gotten away from foiling or panning and had been going naked for the duration of the cook and adding a finishing sauce (non-BBQ sauce) to give it the moisture I wanted. Tasha and I had been happy with it done that way (and anyone that tasted it), but panning it and covering with foil once they reached the color I wanted made it dead simple to just mix in the drippings and allows the flavor of the rub used to come through instead of the finishing sauce giving the flavor.

This was also the first pulled pork I separated by hand vs using tongs or bear claws and I'm pretty sure I will only be pulling by hand now. So much easier!!!

I think I need to get me a fat separator now...

Grimm5577
07-28-2014, 11:29 AM
looks great peeps. I actually just got a fat separator to ease the use of the drippings from panning my pork shoulders. granted the last couple shoulders I did, i cooked the day prior then pulled them when cold and reheated with the au-jus and some apple cider vinegar.

i think tacos are on the menu for tonight :)

deguerre
07-28-2014, 11:30 AM
My fingers and teeth are my fat separators...
Did I say that out loud?
Wait. You're talking about the liquid. Straw, then.
Nice day you had Peeps!

peeps
07-28-2014, 11:34 AM
My fingers and teeth are my fat separators...
Did I say that out loud?
Nice day you had Peeps!So you just let the liquid fat stay in? :becky:

I don't mind it myself, but I know a lot of people aren't too keen about just mixing the liquid fat back in....

Tasha didn't say anything about it this time, but she has in the past. I figure if I have a fat separator, then I'm prepared for the next, inevitable time....

deguerre
07-28-2014, 11:37 AM
So you just let the liquid fat stay in? :becky:

I don't mind it myself, but I know a lot of people aren't too keen about just mixing the liquid fat back in....

Tasha didn't say anything about it this time, but she has in the past. I figure if I have a fat separator, then I'm prepared for the next, inevitable time....

Nah. Didn't realize you were talking about liquid fats. I edited before your post. Usually I don't need to though as I don't pain or foil my butts and have no problems with their moisture.

Cajun Ty
07-28-2014, 11:42 AM
Looked like a great day Peeps :thumb: and the pork looked awesome :thumb:

peeps
07-28-2014, 11:45 AM
Nah. Didn't realize you were talking about liquid fats. I edited before your post. Usually I don't need to though as I don't pain or foil my butts and have no problems with their moisture.Freshly pulled/served, it is moist as all get out usually....typically I make pulled pork for football parties for all game snacking and tends to dry out once it has been pulled for a bit so I had been using the finishing sauce (thin apple juice/ACV/spices sauce) to keep it moist for longer periods. I don't think that would be needed when reserving the drippings.

psdexcursion
07-28-2014, 11:49 AM
I now know what to cook this weekend! That looks awesome. I love pulled pork tacos, nachos, pizza.. what isnt it good in?

peeps
07-28-2014, 11:53 AM
I now know what to cook this weekend! That looks awesome. I love pulled pork tacos, nachos, pizza.. what isnt it good in?Thanks! Pulled pork is great in all sorts of ways!

The Mojo Criollo injection and fajita rub idea came from this thread/post...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3002666&postcount=9

It was a PERFECT flavor for tacos, IMO! Will be doing again soon!!!!

Shagdog
07-28-2014, 12:00 PM
Man, that looks great!


Peeps, here's what I do, it may help ya with the fat etc.

I cook butts uncovered. Never wrap em. I keep a foil pan on the rack underneath to catch drippings. Keep some water in it so the drippings don't burn. When the butt is done, pour the drippings into a bowl or glass and put it in the fridge while the butt is resting (or freezer if you're in a hurry) fat will all rise to the top and solidify. Just scoop it off with a spoon, reheat drippings in micro or on the stove, and add some back in as you pull. Beats the hell out of any finishing sauce in my book.

deguerre
07-28-2014, 12:02 PM
Freshly pulled/served, it is moist as all get out usually....typically I make pulled pork for football parties for all game snacking and tends to dry out once it has been pulled for a bit so I had been using the finishing sauce (thin apple juice/ACV/spices sauce) to keep it moist for longer periods. I don't think that would be needed when reserving the drippings.

I'll have to give it a try as the drippings just go to waste on my cooks. I freely admit I'm a bark fanatic though. Still, you make a good point about the leftovers which I hadn't really thought about. But, I also always put slaw on my sammiches too...

Fwismoker
07-28-2014, 12:07 PM
Looks great peeps! I want to thank you for giving me an idea for some PP i gotta pull out of the freezer and use up. Think it's time to fry up some taco shells!

peeps
07-28-2014, 12:10 PM
Man, that looks great!


Peeps, here's what I do, it may help ya with the fat etc.

I cook butts uncovered. Never wrap em. I keep a foil pan on the rack underneath to catch drippings. Keep some water in it so the drippings don't burn. When the butt is done, pour the drippings into a bowl or glass and put it in the fridge while the butt is resting (or freezer if you're in a hurry) fat will all rise to the top and solidify. Just scoop it off with a spoon, reheat drippings in micro or on the stove, and add some back in as you pull. Beats the hell out of any finishing sauce in my book.Great idea!

kcmike
07-29-2014, 02:00 AM
Butts looked GREAT, Peeps!

You still have some of that prototype rub left?? Just wait until you try the production version (Dominator Sweet Rib Rub)... It's actually way better.

Also, just to throw my two cents in, any time I cook butts, I wrap when I get the color I'm looking for then I just incorporate all the juices collected back into the pulled, liquid fat an all. Typically, I'm cooking ahead of time and the butts once pulled get refrigerated (or frozen), so I just remove the solid fat from the pans before I reheat them. It's much easier than waiting for a fat separator, especially when you're cooking three or more cases of butts at once... :shock: :shock:

peeps
07-29-2014, 06:05 AM
Butts looked GREAT, Peeps!

You still have some of that prototype rub left?? Just wait until you try the production version (Dominator Sweet Rib Rub)... It's actually way better.

Also, just to throw my two cents in, any time I cook butts, I wrap when I get the color I'm looking for then I just incorporate all the juices collected back into the pulled, liquid fat an all. Typically, I'm cooking ahead of time and the butts once pulled get refrigerated (or frozen), so I just remove the solid fat from the pans before I reheat them. It's much easier than waiting for a fat separator, especially when you're cooking three or more cases of butts at once... :shock: :shock:Thanks, Mike! Yeah, I had a small amount of that prototype left, so i mixed it with about the same amount of the comp beef/pork to finish off the 2 and it made a great combo! I have too many damn rubs I think! :wink: I will be checking out the production version soon...once I finish off another rub or 2.

Yeah, I don't think I'll be cooking 3 or more cases of butts at once! :wink: I'll experiment with separating the fat for the next cook and see which way we like best...