My Itty Bitty Pork Roast

[Caribou]

Ok, I confess, I have never smoked a pork roast or pork butt before.
The only reason for this is that my dear husband has me running scared :D
He's afraid I'll ruin it by making it too smokey, too spicey or too "barky"
But after seeing so many beautiful butts on this forum I finally gathered enough courage and smoked a little 5lb picnic pork roast this weekend.
I used this recipe with the Willingham's Rub because I hoped with it not containing any sugar that it would not get a dark bark on it.
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=88
Smoked with 3 hours of Maple.  Cooked in the OBS at 210-220F for about 10 hours to reach 190F IT.
Let it rest wrapped in foil for 2 hrs and it came out great!  My hubby even loved it!


Sorry the pics aren't that in focus :D
Carolyn

[Caneyscud]

Sorry the pics aren't that in focus :D

Carolyn, neither are my eyes!  So your pics and my eyes match up well  ;D  The pork looks delicious.  Wish I had some.  Glad the hubby liked it - that is important!  Job well done!

[mikecorn.1]

Good looking butt you got there. Congratulations on getting that monkey off your back. I am in the same situation but only with brisket. Have not had a chance to do one.

[FLBentRider]

Nice looking butt!  ::) :o ;D

I've never been able to ruin a pork butt. I have tried many times. The family (and wife) still makes it disappear!

No such thing as too spicy or barky around here!  :P ;D

[FLBentRider]

I am in the same situation but only with brisket. Have not had a chance to do one.

Make sure you post pics when you do!

;D

[mikecorn.1]

I am in the same situation but only with brisket. Have not had a chance to do one.

Make sure you post pics when you do!

;D

Sure will.  8)

[Hopefull Romantic]

Carolyn,

it looks absolutely delicious, but don't tell me its your first.

Great Job

HR

[squirtthecat]

I saw some little 'picnic roasts' at the store the other day... 2-3 pounds each.   Will have to try one out.

Did you slice it up, or did it 'pull' like PButt?

[Caribou]

Thanks guys!
We ended up slicing it up and it was really moist and tender :)
I made a pizza last, night using the leftovers, by splitting a loaf of French bread, spreading a thin layer of Ragu's garlic alfredo sause, topped it with sliced tomatoes, sliced, green onion, pulled pieces of the roast and shredded Italian cheese blend.  Under the broiler for 5 mins and it was yummy! ;D
Carolyn

[NePaSmoKer]

WOWSERS Carolyn

Nice butt........... :D  :D  :D sorry i had to  :D  :D
So There

nepas

[pensrock]

I have to agree with everyone else, NICE BUTT there Carolyn.  ;) :)

You do not have to use a rub at all, just S&P garlic and what ever others spices you like.
It looks delish as you have it.
pens

[KyNola]

See Carolyn? You DO have an itty bitty butt and a darned good looking one at that! ;) :D

Nice results for your smoking triumph.

KyNola

[Caribou]

Wow!  I haven't had anyone tell me I have a nice butt in 20 years, let alone an itty bitty one!:D
I'm gonna have to smoke more of these to boost my self esteem! :D
Thanks guys!
Carolyn

[Hopefull Romantic]

Carolyn,

about 25 years ago while shopping at Winn - Dixie in Cocoa FL with my friend and his wife, we came accross this beautifull lady with 3 children. She had the nicest butt I have ever seen. I confided the info to my friend only to have him challange me to tell the lady about my thoughts.  Not wanting to think of myself less than what I have already built up, I waked straight up to her and I said:" please do not take me wrong, but I think you have the nicest deriere I have ever seen.
To my syrprise, she said:" thank you very much, that is about the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me in a long time".

Go figure

HR 

[pensrock]

" please do not take me wrong, but I think you have the nicest deriere I have ever seen.

Funny, when I do that I normally get slapped.  ;D ;D ;D
J/K

pens