Well, have my first pork shoulder in the DBS. Started about 6:30 Fri evening. 40 deg. in garage,
185-210 box temp 9 lb. shoulder, int. temp 167 @ 10.45 am. smellin good, but looks like it might be
awhile yet. cole slaw is made, going to start baked beans soon. Boy its hard not toget in a hurry.
Mybe get some pics later.
oops, should be 167 @ 9:45 am.
Hi smokerman, if it's pulled pork, you want an internal meat temp of 185-190 ;)
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You know - I need to eventually get around to doing one of those! Just be sure not to rush it smokerman and good luck. Post some photographs.
Yeah Wildcat you should treat yourself to one, after reading this post earlier i suddenly got a craving for pulled pork ;D
So i have a pork shoulder/butt in the BS right now, should be ready for FTC in the morning ;)
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I looked for one at the store earlier this afternoon. Did not like what I saw and was a little high in cost at that. I will wait until I can get over to Sam's. Enjoy yours and post some pics. ;)
Hi Sman, your done by now but by practice I will start to cheat the temps up about now to maintain the tower about 30F above the IT of the shoulder or butt. Works for me.
Quote from: Wildcat on February 24, 2007, 04:35:44 PM
I looked for one at the store earlier this afternoon. Did not like what I saw and was a little high in cost at that. I will wait until I can get over to Sam's. Enjoy yours and post some pics. ;)
In my area, for about the past 30 to 45 days the local super markets have had better prices, and selections on meat than Sam's. My last few trips to Sam's has been disappointing. Hopefully Sam's prices will start coming down, and the meat selection improves soon.
Yea hab. wildcat the price of pork has been up there in ca to maybe we need a nation wide pole on pork prices.
Here in roseville ca it is $1.85 for front shoulder roast.
Coolguy
i got 4 boneless pig arses last weekend at smart n final in orange ca for $1.19 per pound...
this weekend the boneless pig arses were $1.89 per pound...
i have got them there for as much at $2.29 per pound... and as low as $0.99 per pound over the last 5 years...
these are stamped ip for iowa pork or iowa packers or iowa producers or iowa something and are frozen and are packed 2 arses to a sack...
you gotta eat...
owrstrich
Great Price at S&F Owrstrich. Just picked up a 12 lb'er for $1.59 a pound at Costco. Next weekend's project.
I can live with a higher price if I have to, but not when the quality is lacking I draw the line.
Yeah i agree Wildcat, quality is everything where meat is concerened ;)
Just out of interest i wondered how good the Costco meat is in the states and Canada?, over here in the u.k. the Costco meat is of very high quality, and has a really good reputation.
I personaly have never had any that's not up to scratch from Costco, good meat and priced very fair imo.
I buy quite a bit of meat direct from a farm, this meat is very expensive, but it's a far cry from the supermarket stuff ::)
Depending on what i'm after there are three places that i get my meat from, local butcher, the farm, or Costco and between the three i usually manage to get what i'm looking for.
I know lots people buy meat online and say it's great, but i wouldn't fancy that, i like to see what i'm buying ;)
So far the only meat I buy online are my steaks. I get them from Omaha Steaks and they are top notch. A little high in price, but they do have an occassional special and then I load up. ;D
QuoteI know lots people buy meat online and say it's great, but i wouldn't fancy that, i like to see what i'm buying
I'm with you on that LS, poor quality meat ain't never going to be good no matter what you do with it no matter whether it is the most expensive or the cheapest cut!
Quote from: manxman on February 27, 2007, 04:40:55 AM
QuoteI know lots people buy meat online and say it's great, but i wouldn't fancy that, i like to see what i'm buying
I'm with you on that LS, poor quality meat ain't never going to be good no matter what you do with it no matter whether it is the most expensive or the cheapest cut!
I agree with you guys on this. I got a gift of Omaha Steaks from a friend a few years back and loved them. Absolutely the best I have ever had. They have a gaurentee that is out of this world. If you ever get meat that you do not like, they will refund your money or send another order free of charge along with an apology. It does not matter why you did not like it and they do not want it returned. On one occassion I received 2 T-bone steaks that I was not pleased with (a little too much fat). I called them and they sent replacements within 3 days. Exceptional customer service.
QuoteI agree with you guys on this. I got a gift of Omaha Steaks from a friend a few years back and loved them. Absolutely the best I have ever had. They have a gaurentee that is out of this world. If you ever get meat that you do not like, they will refund your money or send another order free of charge along with an apology. It does not matter why you did not like it and they do not want it returned. On one occassion I received 2 T-bone steaks that I was not pleased with (a little too much fat). I called them and they sent replacements within 3 days. Exceptional customer service.
That sounds excellent Wildcat, seem to remember Olds had a similar experience at Christmas with a rib roast that was not up to expectations.
I like to see what I'm buying when it comes to meat. I have to admit though Omaha has top notch meat. I've ordered from them a few times when I wasn't satisfied with what was offered locally. Very happy with them. :)
First shoulders I did came from Costco in Denver. They were excellent. Two to a package so I had to do them both. :) Had plenty of leftovers which I froze in two cup portions. This back on Super Bowl Sunday. We opened one last night and it was still as tasty.
This Costco sounds great. :) I do not recall seeing one in our area. :(
Costco also does case price breaks for you if you're inclined to buy that much. I usually go in with friends and do it once a year. :)
O>K> gents and ladies, I finally made it back. What a story this will be. Had an ice storm start on Sat.About 1:30 PM int temp of shoulder at 170, electricity goes out. Waited 10 min. and not on yet so pulled it out and FTC'd it 2 hr. unwrapped and we had a feast . close to perfect. pulled real easy.
Elec. back on in 2 hrs, but some people still out. Worked at folks and in-laws all week sawing and picking up debrie. Having snow and high winds tonight 4o mph +. lights flickering again. Sorry didn't have time to get pics. Round 2. hiways and interstates all closed (Iowa) Come on spring.
Sorry to hear about that awfull weather you're having smokerman :o at least the pulled pork must have cheered you up ;)