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Title: I'm back and I feel like smoking some butts....
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 20, 2010, 08:18:25 PM
Back from LA and had a blast butt I am having some smoke withdrawls.  So I am smoking 3 Boston Butts for my softball teams BBQ on sunday. 
We were having some beers a few weeks ago when we decided to have a team BBQ and I asked what they were doing for food...  ;D ;)  They said ordering from sonny's, lol.  I replied "No your not"  ;D ;D ;D
So I got 3 butts and 3 rubs

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6903.jpg)
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6905.jpg)
Butt #1  Cajun Injector Garlic Creole with Batman's Rub and will slather with CYM

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6907.jpg)
Butt #2  Cajun Injector Garlic Creole with Jan's Rub

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6908.jpg)
Butt #3 Cajun Injector Garlic Creole with Adobo Seasoning and will slather with Carolina Treet

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6910.jpg)
Night Night Piggies!  Rest up, its gonna be a long day tomorrow.   ;D ;D
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Post by: DTAggie on May 20, 2010, 08:21:44 PM
Looking good Snelly.  Lucky team.
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Post by: classicrockgriller on May 20, 2010, 08:38:31 PM
I like those different rubs to injection.

Someone is in for a treat.

You guy's have a Sonny;s BBq in you area?
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 21, 2010, 02:31:23 AM
Yes we have Sonny's but I never go there....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6911.jpg)
Rubbed and Slathered and Ready for smoke

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6912.jpg)
Into the smoker at 5am
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 21, 2010, 02:50:46 AM
Looking good so far SSE.

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Post by: KyNola on May 21, 2010, 06:28:55 AM
Oh man, this is gonna be good!  Go for it Snelly!
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Post by: OU812 on May 21, 2010, 09:51:21 AM
Those are some lucky ball players gettin some fresh pulled pork for the party.
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 21, 2010, 10:19:00 AM

Nice load!

I need to find this Adobo stuff..  I've yet to see it in the stores.
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Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on May 21, 2010, 11:00:12 AM
STC, if you don't see it in the spice section look around the Latin foods (Mexican, Spanish).  Goya is one very common brand I know and they have several versions.
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Post by: deb415611 on May 21, 2010, 04:25:19 PM
Snelly - Looking good!


Squirt - Penzeys ;D 

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Post by: classicrockgriller on May 21, 2010, 05:06:30 PM
squirt had this hidden in my recipe section I got from somewhere.

Dry Adobo
Adobo Seco


Makes 1 cup

6 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground oregano


Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well and store for up to 2 months in a cool dry place.
You can add 1 teaspoon of any or all of the following to customize your dry adobo: Ground cumin, Dried citrus zest (orange, lemon, or lime), Saffron, Achiote powder.

The ingredients on the jar are in this order:

Salt, Gran Garlic, Oregano, Black Pepper, Turmeric
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Post by: seemore on May 21, 2010, 05:36:29 PM
Those look great!
seemore
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 21, 2010, 06:53:38 PM
10 hours into the smoke
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6916.jpg)

17 hours into the smoke
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/CIMG6917.jpg)

I have never done more than one butt at a time.  But man this sure is fun!!!    ;D :D :)
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 21, 2010, 06:58:56 PM

Looking good!!
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Post by: classicrockgriller on May 21, 2010, 07:01:29 PM
Then darlings are getting some nice bark!
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Post by: Batman of BBQ on May 21, 2010, 07:48:34 PM
those look great Snelly, now I wish you wouldnt have kicked me off the softball team this year!!!  ;D
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Post by: classicrockgriller on May 21, 2010, 07:49:55 PM
Quote from: Batman of BBQ on May 21, 2010, 07:48:34 PM
those look great Snelly, now I wish you wouldnt have kicked me off the softball team this year!!!  ;D

Well he said you were invited to eat with the Team! ;D
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 21, 2010, 08:02:50 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on May 21, 2010, 07:49:55 PM
Quote from: Batman of BBQ on May 21, 2010, 07:48:34 PM
those look great Snelly, now I wish you wouldnt have kicked me off the softball team this year!!!  ;D

Well he said you were invited to eat with the Team! ;D

Now batman, we all know I didnt kick you off the team.  We all know after 10 years of putting a team together I got burnt out and decided to go play with another team so I didnt have to deal with all the coach/manage BS....  So stop trying to make me look like the bad guy.  I'll save ya some.   PS  Bring me back some sauce from the midwest please.   ;D ;D

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Post by: FLBentRider on May 22, 2010, 04:05:13 AM
Nice Bark Snelly!

I can't remember the last time I smoked one of anything...
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 22, 2010, 07:22:51 AM

Are they done yet?? Are they done yet?? Are they done yet??
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 22, 2010, 12:03:42 PM
They are done and man what a night, but I am sure it was worth it!  I cant wait for the BBQ


Butt #1  Adobo Seasoning and Carolina Treet.  Done at 1AM  18hours
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/Butt01AdoboCT.jpg)

Butt #2 Jan's Rub  Done at 5AM  24 hours
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/Butt02Jans.jpg)

Butt #3 Batman's Rub with CYM  Done at 8AM  27 hours
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/Butt03BatmanCYM.jpg)

Butt #1 after FTC I will finish pulling the pork tomorrow after they re-heat in the crock pot
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/Butt01.jpg)
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Post by: classicrockgriller on May 22, 2010, 12:07:51 PM
Awesome job SSE!

That last one has SOME bark!
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 22, 2010, 12:38:22 PM

Wow!

Would Batman care to share his rub recipe?   That is some serious bark..
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Post by: bayamosmokes on May 22, 2010, 01:10:36 PM
How large are those butts? At what temp did you cook? I think my OBS would have a hard time cooking that much meat. Would be lucky if CT (cabinet temperature) would rise past 190.
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 22, 2010, 04:46:51 PM
Nice job. Great looking bark.
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Post by: Tenpoint5 on May 23, 2010, 06:35:43 AM
Some serious Bark there Snelly!!
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 23, 2010, 05:59:40 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 22, 2010, 12:38:22 PM

Wow!

Would Batman care to share his rub recipe?   That is some serious bark..

Im not sure if Batman will share his rub.  It took me a while to get it out of him.  What do you say Batman?
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 23, 2010, 06:06:24 PM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 23, 2010, 05:59:40 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 22, 2010, 12:38:22 PM

Wow!

Would Batman care to share his rub recipe?   That is some serious bark..

Im not sure if Batman will share his rub.  It took me a while to get it out of him.  What do you say Batman?

Well, maybe he'd like to trade for some pre-mixed!
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Post by: classicrockgriller on May 23, 2010, 07:24:39 PM
Batman! Would you deny your fellow brothers of the Forum the secrets of your rub?

People that love you, Wished you Happy Birthday. ;D

I would NEVER kick you off my softball team! ;D
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Post by: hal4uk on May 23, 2010, 10:07:49 PM
Snelly - which one do you think tastes best?
STC - I got a bottle of Adobo when we were at Penzey's in STL - Grab some when you come get your MONSTA load of other stuff.
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Post by: OU812 on May 24, 2010, 07:22:30 AM
They ALL look GREAT!

Howd the party go?
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Post by: Caneyscud on May 24, 2010, 07:22:58 AM
All I needs with that is some buns and some of Louisiana's best!  Fine job!
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 07:36:20 AM
Butt #2 with Jans Rub Pulled with Pats Ho-Made BBQ Sauce
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/IMG00084-20100523-1335.jpg)

Butt #3 with Batman's Rub and CYM Pulled Famous Dave's BBQ
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/IMG00085-20100523-1342.jpg)

All the Butts sauced and ready for the BBQ
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/IMG00081-20100523-1108.jpg)

Man the Butts were  a hit!  I had a lot of compliments.  The unanimous winner was Batman's Rub with Famous Daves BBQ Sauce but Jan's Rub with Pats was a very close second.  I must admit the I have always liked Pats the best but after finding Famous Dave's in Cali (I have tried it before at Batman's house) and bringing some home I have a new favorite sauce for my Butts.  I also enjoyed the Carolina Treet but I am not sure people in FL who are not accustomed to True BBQ can appreciate a Carolina Vinegar based sauce.  
Title: Re: I'm back and I feel like smoking some butts....
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 07:38:08 AM
Quote from: hal4uk on May 23, 2010, 10:07:49 PM
Snelly - which one do you think tastes best?
STC - I got a bottle of Adobo when we were at Penzey's in STL - Grab some when you come get your MONSTA load of other stuff.

Before any sauce was added I think I liked the but with Jan's rub on it.  But after all I like salt and Jan's rub has a lot of salt in it.
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 07:47:57 AM
IMHO, the CT is a great "cooking" sauce, but it is not for tableside.

It does go great with Vaunted Vinegar, but you're right, most people down here flock to the sweet goopy stuff.
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 08:01:53 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 07:47:57 AM
IMHO, the CT is a great "cooking" sauce, but it is not for tableside.

It does go great with Vaunted Vinegar, but you're right, most people down here flock to the sweet goopy stuff.

I agree as well.  I added all the sauces on Sunday when I was reheating the 3 butts.  I also reheated with beef broth in each cock pot.
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Post by: Tenpoint5 on May 24, 2010, 08:34:49 AM
You did nothing wrong Matt but, I always serve the sauce on the side. I figure I (You) went through a lot of trouble to get the flavors and smoke into that butt. I don't want to cover it all up with the flavor of BBQ Sauce. Folks are then judging based on the sauce taste rather than the taste of the meat.
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Post by: OU812 on May 24, 2010, 08:39:15 AM
What 10.5 said.  ;D
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:01:01 AM
Since I reheated the butts at my mom's house she just had to take picture and plaster them all over facebook.  Here's one
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/matts887/PullinPork.jpg)
this was her quote "Regardless....the mouth-watering aroma escaping from those 3 crockpots was overwhelmingly wonderful!"

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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:14:25 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on May 24, 2010, 08:34:49 AM
You did nothing wrong Matt but, I always serve the sauce on the side. I figure I (You) went through a lot of trouble to get the flavors and smoke into that butt. I don't want to cover it all up with the flavor of BBQ Sauce. Folks are then judging based on the sauce taste rather than the taste of the meat.

I have found that a lot of people on the forum serve it that, but that being said I live in florida and a lot of people down here dont know "true" bbq. Basically BBQ down here is defined as a cookout.  The crockpot with the CT was basically plain.  There was only really about a 1/4 bottle of CT in the cook and thats the one that had the most left. 

Thanks guys for all the comments and praise.  I love it when it all comes together and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 11:32:06 AM
We got to get you some bear paws!
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 11:32:06 AM
We got to get you some bear paws!

Ditto!   1 butt in 3 minutes..  Zero burnt fingers.


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Post by: Tenpoint5 on May 24, 2010, 11:37:15 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:01:01 AM
this was her quote "Regardless....the mouth-watering aroma escaping from those 3 crockpots was overwhelmingly wonderful!"

Translation = "I am really Proud of MY Son"

Quote from: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 11:32:06 AM
We got to get you some bear paws!

Ditto!   1 butt in 3 minutes..  Zero burnt fingers.

I can do better wait for the newsletter on Friday!!  1 Butt 15 seconds or totally mixed in bark 30 seconds.
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:38:16 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 11:32:06 AM
We got to get you some bear paws!

Ditto!   1 butt in 3 minutes..  Zero burnt fingers.




So they work pretty good, huh?
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Post by: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:39:57 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on May 24, 2010, 11:37:15 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:01:01 AM
this was her quote "Regardless....the mouth-watering aroma escaping from those 3 crockpots was overwhelmingly wonderful!"

Translation = "I am really Proud of MY Son"

Quote from: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 11:32:06 AM
We got to get you some bear paws!

Ditto!   1 butt in 3 minutes..  Zero burnt fingers.

I can do better wait for the newsletter on Friday!!  1 Butt 15 seconds or totally mixed in bark 30 seconds.

Oh Boy!  10Point is at it again!  ;D
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:42:32 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:38:16 AM
So they work pretty good, huh?

Yep.   You can even use them to lift hot roasts, turkeys, etc.   I shredded 40 pounds of pulled pork this weekend with mine.  Didn't take long at all. (relatively speaking)    Just toss in the dishwasher when done.


Now I've seen this still secret thing 10.5 is taking about...   Off.The.Charts.In-sane.   But I want one!  
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Post by: OU812 on May 24, 2010, 11:47:11 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:42:32 AM
Now I've seen this still secret thing 10.5 is taking about...   Off.The.Charts.In-sane.   But I want one!  

Power tools, , , , gotta love em.
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 12:01:30 PM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:38:16 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on May 24, 2010, 11:33:52 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 11:32:06 AM
We got to get you some bear paws!

Ditto!   1 butt in 3 minutes..  Zero burnt fingers.




So they work pretty good, huh?

The bees knees!

One of those things you will wonder how you ever got along without.

http://www.yardandpool.com/Bear-Paws-Meat-Handlers-p/bpp-bearpaws.htm

I have two pairs, one still in the package for "backup"
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Post by: hal4uk on May 24, 2010, 06:42:24 PM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:14:25 AM
I live in florida and a lot of people down here dont know "true" bbq.

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... 
Florida is well known for great BBQ...
It's just that so many people in Florida ain't from Florida.
(and you gotta know where to go -- heck, for that matter, you can find bad BBQ in Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Carolinas...)

Here's a good example of Florida Q...
Ain't nobody - nowheres - gonna show up "Rub" of Swamp Boys...  (and he's a dang nice guy to boot)
(and click the JD '09 link while you're there  :o )
http://www.swampboys.com/ (http://www.swampboys.com/)
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 06:47:10 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on May 24, 2010, 06:42:24 PM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on May 24, 2010, 11:14:25 AM
I live in florida and a lot of people down here dont know "true" bbq.

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... 
Florida is well known for great BBQ...
It's just that so many people in Florida ain't from Florida.

Most of them are heading back home as I type this. They have been loading the car carriers all over town!

Yahoo!
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Post by: Sorce on May 25, 2010, 05:47:05 AM
Question on the bear paws, when you use them for pork do you still need to pull off the bark and chop it or will they pretty much shred it up with the rest of the meat?
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Post by: FLBentRider on May 25, 2010, 05:51:15 AM
Quote from: Sorce on May 25, 2010, 05:47:05 AM
Question on the bear paws, when you use them for pork do you still need to pull off the bark and chop it or will they pretty much shred it up with the rest of the meat?

When I do butts, I "crack open" the butt with the paws, and let it cool a little. Then I get rid of any pockets of fat I can find, kinda separating the butt into "muscle groups"

Then I just kind of pile all that on one side of the cutting board and go at it with the paws. The bark gets shredded along with the meat.
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Post by: squirtthecat on May 25, 2010, 06:03:47 AM
Quote from: Sorce on May 25, 2010, 05:47:05 AM
Question on the bear paws, when you use them for pork do you still need to pull off the bark and chop it or will they pretty much shred it up with the rest of the meat?

Only if I have any extra hard/chunky bark..  Then I'll scrape it to the side and chop. (or just use my kitchen shears)
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Post by: hal4uk on May 25, 2010, 07:32:44 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on May 24, 2010, 06:47:10 PM
Most of them are heading back home as I type this.

Uh huh... Some of "them" are getting back up here now...

I have a LOT of family in FL, and they've been there since the formation of our galaxy... 
Some in Tallahassee, and LOTS in central Florida (a bunch near Gainesville), some near St. Augustine, others scattered about, and my momma lives just north of Tampa (she was born in Tampa).  STC has met a bunch of 'em...  Ask him if they ain't "genuine" swamp dwellers  ;D