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Title: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 26, 2010, 07:43:09 PM
This is the best pulled pork I've ever smoked --- or tasted.  Seriously. 
Ordered the shoulder from Snake River Farms.

Just rubbed it with some basic rub I mixed in a jar.  Nothing fancy; no injections or such.
Used hickory (of course).

Lots of pics:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BPqNYf6I/AAAAAAAAAoo/t-BCoOr-2y0/s800/P1000106.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BQ49HJvI/AAAAAAAAAo4/AN-HaqvpkMw/s800/P1000109.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BSF_DcqI/AAAAAAAAApE/_ADScRvp9sI/s800/P1000112.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BTuAspmI/AAAAAAAAApQ/dHNV2ZmQDKk/s800/P1000115.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BUdOWoGI/AAAAAAAAApY/0CejxL7Axgg/s800/P1000117.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BUvx7RXI/AAAAAAAAApg/6l_4aA2TvtQ/s800/P1000119.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BV01IJ1I/AAAAAAAAAps/lcH70pZlbJg/s800/P1000122.JPG)
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BXxVBHCI/AAAAAAAAAqI/IY03KHnrPuM/s800/P1000128.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5Bb0NqH4I/AAAAAAAAAqw/1Ro9sdMSvx0/s800/P1000138.JPG)
These shots look like I added some sauce -- but, I didn't...   that's how moist it was pulled...
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BfYZ0OkI/AAAAAAAAArU/Rns7kN6RzzI/s800/P1000146.JPG)
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BgY3_P4I/AAAAAAAAArg/dGEgNiTL69Y/s800/P1000149.JPG)
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5BiYo3SJI/AAAAAAAAAr0/aew7p_zqA8Y/s800/P1000154.JPG)

Money shot for KyNOLA:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OWAlOFdBvAg/TE5Bj2Wnc6I/AAAAAAAAAsE/Ni1YtwMUqmY/s800/P1000157.JPG)

Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on July 26, 2010, 07:50:49 PM
WOW!  I'll PM you my address!  Please send me some!  How many pounds was it and how much?
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 26, 2010, 07:56:34 PM
Snelly, it was 20# and it was 50-something bucks - but 80ish with shipping...
Expensive for shoulder, but $4/lb delivered ain't bad --- not for this stuff...
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: squirtthecat on July 26, 2010, 07:58:24 PM

D@MN!  That rocks, dude!

The full steam table pans give a sense of scale..   

Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: classicrockgriller on July 26, 2010, 10:19:37 PM
I really don't know what to say.

Serious, that looks just like pig candy.

I have looked at this work of art about 6 times and

Quote from: squirtthecat on July 26, 2010, 07:58:24 PM

D@MN!  That rocks, dude!
   

And I mean Hard Rock.

I price them at Pete's and with shipping from Snake River it beat Pete's by $3 lb.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: deb415611 on July 27, 2010, 02:54:37 AM
Looks awesome Hal  :)

I have found that the Berkshire pork is better even for pulled pork. 

That is a great deal for Berkshire.  I have paid more per lb. for a smaller one locally.   
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: TTNuge on July 27, 2010, 05:20:29 AM
Man that does look great!  You know most of us have little problem spending $4 a pound for a choice brisket and most of us enjoy pulled pork just as much.  Yes normally pork should be cheaper but thats just because it is.  I will definitely consider this the next time I have a special...or not so special event coming up!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 27, 2010, 12:12:23 PM
Quote from: TTNuge on July 27, 2010, 05:20:29 AM
Man that does look great!  You know most of us have little problem spending $4 a pound for a choice brisket and most of us enjoy pulled pork just as much.  Yes normally pork should be cheaper but thats just because it is.  I will definitely consider this the next time I have a special...or not so special event coming up!
That's the thing!  We're just used to getting pork dirt cheap...   
But, hey, $4/lb is cheaper than Cheetos!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: classicrockgriller on July 27, 2010, 02:46:44 PM
After looking at this post of yours and the post of BLSH on the Wagyu

Brisket, these two things are going to be done for MY B-Day!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 27, 2010, 03:29:33 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on July 27, 2010, 02:46:44 PM
After looking at this post of yours and the post of BLSH on the Wagyu

Brisket, these two things are going to be done for MY B-Day!
I might have to get Squirt one of those briskets when his birthday rolls around (so I can help him eat it!)
God gives everyone special talents, and apparently, one of mine is destroying brisket...   ;)
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: KevinG on July 27, 2010, 03:36:30 PM
Great job on that shoulder, but next time don't doctor up those pics so much, you're making me hungry.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 27, 2010, 03:44:51 PM
Quote from: KevinG on July 27, 2010, 03:36:30 PM
Great job on that shoulder, but next time don't doctor up those pics so much, you're making me hungry.
I borrowed a DSLR with a WASJL
(wide-angle super-juicy lens)   ;D
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: OldHickory on July 27, 2010, 04:04:25 PM
Awesome!!!! Beautiful job.  If I keep looking at your pork shoulder and BLSH Wagyu brisket, my grocery meat purchases are going to skyrocket.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: KevinG on July 27, 2010, 04:33:24 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on July 27, 2010, 03:44:51 PM
Quote from: KevinG on July 27, 2010, 03:36:30 PM
Great job on that shoulder, but next time don't doctor up those pics so much, you're making me hungry.
I borrowed a DSLR with a WASJL
(wide-angle super-juicy lens)   ;D

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: monty on July 27, 2010, 05:29:22 PM
you, my friend, are living the LIFE.

STUMPS
KUROBUTA PORK
PORSCHE

:D

great job!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: HawkeyeSmokes on July 27, 2010, 06:07:30 PM
Those pulled shots are MONEY Hal!

Nice work and when did you say my package will Arrive?

;D
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 28, 2010, 03:00:28 PM
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on July 27, 2010, 06:07:30 PM
Those pulled shots are MONEY Hal!

Nice work and when did you say my package will Arrive?

;D
HS, I'm going to send you ALL the LEFTOVERS!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on July 28, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Looks awesome!  I have never seen a more perfect looking version of pulled pork.  Has me drooling just looking at it.  Those are pics to fame and hang on the wall.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: KyNola on July 29, 2010, 12:15:07 PM
Just saw this today Hal. OMG! :o :o  That is totally off the hook.  Nice bottle of Starne's sitting next to it too.  My brisket, St L. ribs and butts are supposed to arrive tomorrow.  After seeing your success, I'm even more excited to know they're on the way.

Nice job Hal.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 29, 2010, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: KyNola on July 29, 2010, 12:15:07 PM
Just saw this today Hal. OMG! :o :o  That is totally off the hook.  Nice bottle of Starne's sitting next to it too.  My brisket, St L. ribs and butts are supposed to arrive tomorrow.  After seeing your success, I'm even more excited to know they're on the way.

Nice job Hal.
Thx!  It tasted every bit as good as it looked! 
Can't wait to see how your ribs come out!!!


Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: ronbeaux on July 29, 2010, 03:05:22 PM
Thats a beautiful thing!!!! :P
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: Caneyscud on July 29, 2010, 03:34:56 PM
Iff'ns I was ever on a raid of your house, not too sure what I'd choose to take, the Stumps, the luscious pork, or that sexy car!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on July 29, 2010, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: Caneyscud on July 29, 2010, 03:34:56 PM
Iff'ns I was ever on a raid of your house, not too sure what I'd choose to take, the Stumps, the luscious pork, or that sexy car!
Take the Porsche.  I need the Stump's!   ;D
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: KyNola on July 30, 2010, 08:45:56 AM
Good call Hal!!
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: bayamosmokes on August 08, 2010, 06:24:21 PM
Hal4UK,

Can you give me some info on that smoker. I am looking for a new smoker and like the looks of that one. An info would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on August 08, 2010, 06:34:29 PM
Quote from: bayamosmokes on August 08, 2010, 06:24:21 PM
Hal4UK,

Can you give me some info on that smoker. I am looking for a new smoker and like the looks of that one. An info would be appreciated.

http://www.stumpssmokersinc.com/ (http://www.stumpssmokersinc.com/)
Mine is the "Stretch Model".  They're not cheap, and the Stretch has gone up $400 since I bought mine.
BUT, it's a very good smoker.  Worth every last penny.

If I catch you stealing my car, I'll call the police.
If I catch you stealing my Stump's...  I'll make a canoe out of your skull.    8)


Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: SouthernSmoked on August 08, 2010, 07:05:30 PM
Damn hal4uk,

That is awesome, I can almost taste that. My son is coming home tonight from school and I believe I will have to smoke a shoulder.

Hey thanks for the link.
Title: Re: Berkshire (Kurobuta) Pork Shoulder
Post by: hal4uk on August 08, 2010, 07:16:50 PM
Thanks SS....  That Berkshire pork is really very well marbled and extremely flavorful.