First Pork Cook on FE

But we can't taste them . . .What did you think?

Rod

Hey Rod, I'm with you.

Dog, how did you do them?

They tasted Great!! I rate them by how much my 3 year old Grandson eats. He had 3 helpings and was going for more.
Here is what I did on these: I cut in to them in 3 spots and remove alot of the fat. Then I put a lot of rub on it. Put them back in the Fridge for a couple of hours. Cooked them on Smoke ( 160 - 180 ) ofr 6 hours. Then turned the FE up to 250 for 1 hour. Took them out an foiled them and returned them to the FE untill they hit 190 internal. About 3 more hours. I put more rub on them when I pull them and then add sauce. I will try and get some Rib pictures up this weekend. Just trying to get used to the FE for our 1st Competition of the year. ( North KC on March 11.12)

Everything looks really good.

Question, why did you remove the fat, is it not rendering out, or do you just like to remove it?

I don't remove it all just some of the big White pieces around the bone and some of the stuff that doesn't render very well. I know you would think it would keep it more moist with the fat. I will send you a picture of what it looks like when I do them next time. The truth is by making 3 cuts in the meat and removing the fat I get more rub to more places in the pork, I get a great smoke ring and it shortens the cooking time. I have never had a problem with dry pork. I guess it's that old adage ( If it works don't mess with it) or something like that. I do the same thing with a Brisket but that will be another story for another time. You won't believe what I do with that. And no it has nothing to do with Miracle Whip.

Later

Are you basically opening up / butterflying the butt to get more surface for more smoke effect? It would get good to see a photo, in the smoker, before you start it, to show everyone.

Always like to share those ideas.

Russ

B B Dog

Where in North K.C. are you going to be ? I live in K.C., Ks., might drop by and say hi.

The contest is in North Kansas City somewhere. I will post where when we get our paperwork.

Smokie Next time I will take pictures from beginning to end. I always share info, you never know when you might need help with something.

Later

Thanks BBD,

Anytime we get photos, it's always helpful and gets your lots of good comments on your hard work.

Russ