applewood

With my first smoke in the books (wings & moink balls), today 4/1/2020 I attempted my first Pork Butt. - Bone-in Pork Butt (aprx 6lbs) - Used 4 chunks of applewood - Plowboy Yardbird Rub - Mixture of apple juice & water in water pan - Smoked fat side up (is that what y'all suggest?) - Smoked...

I'm new to the site, so I apologize if this has been asked and already has a thread but wanted to get thoughts on pairing types of wood and rubs. I'm going to cook up a Boston butt and baby back ribs and planning on using applewood. I have typically used hickory or mesquite before with more...

I just got some pork belly. I'd like to do an apple cure and/or brine. Then smoke it and braise it to cook it through and until tender. I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions or recipe recommendation for this. I've done a few cures/smokes on belly to make bacon and braised belly for bahn...