4th Boston Butt

[SunDevil98]

I used my new 22.5" Jumbo Joe to smoke this Boston Butt. This was the first time I've ever used a Kettle grill as a smoker. I usually use my little R2D2 style smoker. I set it up with the snake method, and topped it off with peach wood chips.

I got a lot of backlash from others saying I used too much wood, and claiming it would taste horrible. However, this turned out to be quite delicious. Peach is a very light wood, and it didn't have an overwhelming smoky flavor.

It took about an hour for the grill to reach 250°, but once it did it remained at that temp the whole time. I cooked the butt for 9.5 hours total, and at the end it had an internal temp of just above 195°. I then wrapped it in aluminum foil, and let it set for about 10-15 minutes before pulling it. I used Weber Sriracha rub, and it made for a very tasty bark.

This was, hands down, the best Boston Butt I've smoked. I was very impressed with the Weber grill, and the snake method. I'll definitely be doing this again.

SD

SunDevil98

[Matt_T]

All woods are different and each person has different tastes. Too much wood - too little wood...sounds like an argument to be had at a competition. If you liked it that's all that matters.

I always hope for two things as I head into a cook 1) I want to learn something new about the...fill in the blank - temperature control, meat, rub, placement on the grill, charcoal set up...whatever. And 2) I hope that what comes out at the end of all of it is edible...ha. This may be a low bar but it keeps me grilling and the food just keeps getting better.

Great cook and great pictures. Keep it up!



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[Craig]

Good looking pork! Nice job!

[MacEggs]

Well done, my man!  I cook butts in my Outrider all the time now.

No need for a smoker ... These little guys perform just fine.   

[1911Ron]

Looks great!  Did you do drip beans also?

[WNC]

Nice cook, looks great!

[bbquy]

That butt looks delicious!