First pork butt in 4 years

I can't believe I've had my 025 for 4 years and have only smoked pork butt once.

I bought an untrimmed 9.7 pounder, did no trimming at all; rubbed with mustard and then heavily rubbed with same rub I use for brisket (garlic and onion powders, paprika, peppercorns, and Costco no salt seasoning).

Placed in top shelf of smoker with probe, went to bed. Got up and turned smoker on and to 225F at 6:30am.

Smoked with 2 ounces of mesquite and 4 ounces of apple woods.

Cooked at this temp until 6:45pm, then increased temp to 250 to speed things along, and it was 10:45 when the butt reached an IT of 203F. Double foiled, let rest 45 minutes, then pulled apart.

Results: Excellent smoke flavour and the mesquite was not overpowering at all. Then again, I like a HEAVY smoke flavour, so I may be biased. Bark was beautiful, dark, and plentiful.

Got 5.2 pounds of meat from a 9.7 raw butt, which is a good ratio.

Meat was very juicy, but overdone in that it was too tender/mushy. Delicious, but I would prefer a bit more "bite" and so will start testing at 195F.

PS-When I slid the probe in and out to test for doneness, a hot stream of juice flew out and nearly hit me in the eye!

I then divided all the meat into 4 ziploc bags and gave to my co-workers, asking them for their opinion on smokiness, etc. Now I have nothing for me, though I plan on doing another one in the next few days and cooking to 195.