SMOKED PORK SHOULDER

[tattguy12]

Well I tried somthing new for me today. i smoked a 8lb. pork shoulder roast for dinner after the game.I started the smoker at 7:00 a.m kept the heat around 240 for the entire day turning it once every hour and a half and finally started soaking the s**t out of it in bbq sauce the last hour.Well it looked and smelled incredible. When i went to cut into it I got really nervouse as the outside was pretty crunchy...Well the inside was incredibley tender and one of the best things i think i have ever cooked. The crunchy skin and tender meat was incredible.. I cannot wait to make another one of these very soon...


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[Woody]

That sounds great tattguy!! I can almost invision it now! Any leftovers? 

[Randy Kaar]

the pro comp guys call that bark! aint nothing
wrong with that Tatt! actuallt if you sont have
bark on the pork they will mark you down for it!

randy aka bh

[tattguy12]

Kool, thanks for the tip on the bark, I'm still learning but I am getting better in my mind..lol..what kinda wood do you guys prefer for smoking? tequila.gif

[Woody]

I knew there was a thread about this-and here it is!  happy2.gif

http://mnoutdoorsman.net/forums/index.php?topic=4579.0

[tattguy12]

great thread for wood"woody" no pun intended.. This i why I love MNO :gunsmilie:

[Randy Kaar]

i use mainly hickory and apple, apple is my
favorite. cherry is a little bitter for pork.
oak is another good choice for pork.
i like to mix different woods.

randy aka bh

[Woody]

I have to agree with you bonehead!  Apple is my go to smoking wood as well!  I have started using Hickory, but still prefer apple.

You can make a cheap pack of hot dogs actually taste like something edible when grilled with applewood.   happy2.gif

[icebanger]

i really like jack daniels wood chips use them with ribs and bacon..the chips smell so good i wanna lick them before i soak them :ROTFLMAO:

[tattguy12]

is there anyplace that sells applewood?/ tequila.gif

[Woody]

I used to get mine at Mills Fleet Farm-but haven't seen any around this year.  I have an apple tree, which offers up a branch once and a great while.  So my next best guess would be to check with an apple orchard? 

[tattguy12]

good idea,i'm going to call them all tomorrow ..lol..I'll let you guys know if i find a bunch to share... party3.gif

[Woody]

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[Randy Kaar]

menards has apple chips, back by the charcoal.
and royal oak charcoal!

randy aka bh

[tattguy12]

Do you guys soak your chips before putting them in the fire?

[Randy Kaar]

i dont soak, some say it will give it a creosote taste.
i have did it in the past, as long as you dont put
a lot on at a time. it will last longer, so i think you
could do it with no problems.of course you dont want
the smoke bellowing out like a fright train! 8)

randy aka bh