1st Butts Injecting Question

Well,butts are so moist that most folks don't inject.

It is easier and more consistent to add a little of your rub,and a couple squirts of something like Smokin's Vinegar mop when you pull the butt.

MIM guys have to inject, to get deep flavor,because they show their shoulders on the cooker and the judge goes straight to the tasting table.

That said,it also depends on your injection,is it a pickle,or acid-which may be 2-4 hrs in advance.

Is it sweet,which could be overnight.

Will it tenderize/mush up the meat-like pineapple.

Maybe an hr,or two.

If you are determined,you will need to test and take notes on several different approaches.

Hope this helps a little.

I think a marinade will be too thick to do a lot of good. It will flavor the area you inject.

Thinner solution, more of a brine, for me work better.

Basically, the thick it is, the longer you'll need to leave it in.

What smoker are you using. A lot of the times seem to average 2 hours a pd, so that might be a good planning factor. What you're planning, is okay, but I'd bump it to 250 in the morning.

Oh, and fatties and moinks don't count at REAL smokin' yet, but 2 PB will be good for 'ya