Prior to cooking I slathered it in mustard and CS rub. Used 3 oz of hickory and 1 ounce of apple.
Cooked it for 16 hours at 225... yes, 16 hours and it only came to 182 degrees. I moved it into my oven for 20 minutes at 350 and that finished it up to 190 - 192.
I let it rest for 15 minutes and then started pulling it. I have NEVER pulled pork so easily before. It just about shredded itself.
The big test was my wife. I have ALWAYS thought I made good pulled pork but she never agreed. Today her comment was " You should never have made this". When I asked why, she said " because it's so good I think I'll eat way too much of it". She just ate it plain, no sauce, no bun.
Then my pork hating father in law came over. I saw him take a little taste as I walked outside to put up decorations. Came back in 20 minutes later and he had eaten 2 sandwiches.... with ketchup! Oh well, at least he must have liked the pork!
All I can say is that this thing was amazing. When you make your best pork ever on your first cook, well, what more needs to be said?
