Hi All,
Final results pre-pull:
Post pull:
Notes on the pork:
1) Super tender and moist.
2) My 2 boys went back for seconds (always impressive when both go back for more).
3) Bark: I'm not a big fan of Meathead's Memphis Dust, 2nd time I tried it and it just isn't my fav. Really like his website, but looking for some other homemade rubs - suggestions?
Notes on the cook:
1) The SnS worked like a champ for the first 5 hours, then temp dropped drastically. Finally opened up the lid and most of the fuel had been spent. It was a windy day here but I was still a little surprised by how fast KBB was used up. Knocked all the ash off what remained and reloaded with unlit. After 30 minutes heat was back up again. Had to fiddle with the vents more often after that to maintain the correct temp.
2) Final temp was 192. I wanted to go at least 195 but after 10 hrs I needed to get dinner on the table and get kids off to evening activities. Results seemed fine.
Overall, totally satisfied. Couldn't buy anything at the store or butcher that was as good as this was fresh. My brother's is still better than mine, but I really think that has to do with the rub. Tenderness and moisture were great. Pork flavor was great. Bark just not my favorite.
What a bargain, $13 for the butt at Sam's. $10 for the six pack of beer. A day of nothing pressing to do but watch the grill, surf the net and relax. A family who said they would eat this anytime - priceless :-)