Pulled Pork Injection

[clone]

Doing my first pulled pork this weekend. After I inject the pork can I put it right on the smoker or should it set for awhile before cooking. Or does it even need to be injected with anything, just put a good rub on and let it cook.

 

[Chef Jim]

I usually inject just before I put it in the smoker, but either way works. Last butts I did was just with rub. It was great. We all do it a little different, so whatever works for you. Try it one way and then another until you get what you like.

 

[MilitantSquatter]

Especially for your first cook, I'd suggest not using any injection. Go with your favorite rub and let it ride.Based on the outcome you'll be in a better position to determine what type of adjustments to make on a future cook.

It's easy to add to, but much harder to take away.

It's funny.. I started out simple with just rub and smoke. Gradually, I built up to a process that covered almost everything (slathers, multiple rubs, juice/rub injections all the way up to FAB-P type injections, spray bottles, foil loaded with the works).. and now I'm back to where I started. May or may not be as good, but I enjoy the simplicity of it this way.

good luck