Used to be newbie

LowTide · October 08, 2007, 10:37:28 AM

Hi All,

I have been pretty much laying low on the forums, I have been here reading as much as I could soak up. I got my SSB the Friday before labor day weekend.

To keep things simple for my first smoke I cooked some Atomic Buffalo Turds, just modified the recipe a little to use whole little smookies and shrimp - they were awesome! That day I also cooked Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken which was great too, just had a hard time keeping the cheese in ;) (any suggestions?) After that weekend being the techie I am I had to go and buy the stuff to make a PID. Mission accomplished, that thing is the bomb. Keeps my smoker +1/-1 degree!

Since then I have ventured out a little more. I smoked some wings, tri-tip, baby-back ribs a few times, cold smoked some rib eyes and then grilled, and some more Atomic Buffalo Turds. Everything has been so good, tons of compliments from the consumers! And this weekend after much reading and studying I went out on a limb and did two 7.5 pound pork butts. I followed icerat's "weekend pulled pork deal" Thank God I had MoSmoke's plateau data via Arcs n Sparks, or I would have been freaking out. It took longer than expected, almost 24 hours.

6:20PM - I put the butts in - Smoker 210 degrees/Pork 45 degrees
11:20PM - Turned off smoke gen (used maple) and changed water - Smoker 210/Pork 150
4:30AM - Quick check, thinking it got to 150 quick so was a little nervous - Smoker 210/Pork 160 - whew
8:30AM - Checked again - Smoker 210/Pork 165
2:30PM - Checked again - Smoker 210/Pork 167 - Turned smoker up to 220 wanted to make sure we make dinner time
3:45PM - Checked again - Smoker 220/Pork 178 - we are getting out of the plateau
4:30PM - Needed to be ready for 6:30 dinner, so pulled first butt and FTC for 2 hours - Smoker 220/Pork 183
6:00PM - Pulled second butt and FTC for 2 hours - Smoker 220/Pork 195

I know the pork doesn't have to be 195 to be done, but the second butt was much easier to pull then the first. So I figure that is why you need to cook until 195 right? Anyways, couldn't have done it all without all your input - thanks so much! My mom who lived in Houston for 9 years, and Atlanta for 10 said it was the best she ever had. It was really, really good! Kudos icerat!

Pork Butt Results

2 x 7.5lb Butts	Mustard and Rub process
Wrapped and into the fridge	Next day all ready to smoke
Into the cooler - FTC	Ready to pull
Fell apart getting to cutting board, man was it juicy!	My dad doing the work while I take pics ;)
Cooper and Lola waiting for anything to drop!

iceman · October 08, 2007, 10:42:35 AM

Wow LowTide. Looks fantastic. Keep up the good work. ;D

Mr Walleye · October 08, 2007, 10:51:36 AM

Mmmm... I think I can taste it! ;)

Excellent job LowTide!

Mike

Artmiester · October 08, 2007, 11:29:21 AM

Beatiful, Beautiful, Beautiful! :o ;D

Wildcat · October 08, 2007, 11:51:44 AM

Great job! ;) It normally takes 18 to 24 hours when I do butts. I like to rub with Iceman's rub. I may have to try that mustard stuff eventually.

LowTide · October 08, 2007, 11:53:24 AM

Thanks for the comments!

And as for the mustard, it doesn't seem to affect the taste, just helps the rub to stick.

LilSmoker · October 08, 2007, 11:55:42 AM

Drool city!

Nicely done

Consiglieri · October 08, 2007, 12:07:44 PM

As Borat would say, "VERY NIIIICE!"

Try some ribs next. You'll have a lot of fans.

hillbillysmoker · October 08, 2007, 04:33:09 PM

Looks awesome Low Tide. Great looking bark. It is so nice when your adventure comes together like that.

Arcs_n_Sparks · October 08, 2007, 06:08:25 PM

LowTide,

Welcome and very nice pics. For proper attribution, the plateau data is from MoSmoke. I merely helped get it posted.

Arcs_n_Sparks

Duster · October 08, 2007, 06:12:58 PM

more food porn 8) looks very good. My frist thing done in my OBS was pulled pork. that stuff is hard to beat. I know its a lot of work comparied to some yard birds or something but it's worth it.

LowTide · October 08, 2007, 06:32:16 PM

Quote from: Arcs_n_Sparks on October 08, 2007, 06:08:25 PMWelcome and very nice pics. For proper attribution, the plateau data is from MoSmoke. I merely helped get it posted.

Why Thank you, I edited the message for proper credit!

begolf25 · October 08, 2007, 06:43:47 PM

Looks awsome LowTide! I did the exact same things for my first smoke, ABT's and chicken wraps. Keep posting your results, we love pics..lol

Stickbowcrafter · October 09, 2007, 04:54:52 PM

Thanks for the pics...we LOVE pictures. Great work!

-Brian