Flavor Injecting

Batman of BBQ · January 04, 2010, 07:52:42 AM

Hello everyone,

I am wanting to inject a pork butt with marinade this weekend (giggity) ;). I have attempted with chicken but never with pork. Does anyone have tips on which marinade is best and techniques for application?

MPTubbs · January 04, 2010, 08:04:55 AM

I have used Italian dressing in the past and it turned out damn good!

Also, do some stab wounds and stick Garlic cloves in the holes.

There are so many ways! ;)

Brother Bill · January 04, 2010, 08:43:10 AM

Our blend for injecting-we use a combo of apple juice-garlic powder-mustard powder-soy-& worcestershire sauce. then paint butt with Balsamic Vinegar,apply your rub,cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate overnight.

Inject fat side up in 1 or 2 inch pattern, about 2 cups/butt with a "small injector". Our blend usually is made up of at least 1/2 apple juice & the balance to your taste. Good Luck

lumpy · January 04, 2010, 10:15:08 AM

Make sure that you inject all liquid or the injector gets plugged up.
I use a butter/apple juice mixture to inject into my pork roasts.

good luck
Lumpy

classicrockgriller · January 04, 2010, 10:32:16 AM

I use the Cajun Injector and Tony Chachere's injectable seasoning and like them.

Like lumpy said, use all the seasoning you can and inject all over.

OU812 · January 04, 2010, 01:21:32 PM

I know this is not a marinade but I like to take the rub that you put on the out side and grind it into a fine powder then mix it with unsalted butter and inject. Just mix the powdered rub into the butter till you get the flavor you like.

I do pork loin this way all the time.

classicrockgriller · January 04, 2010, 01:31:24 PM

Quote from: OU812 on January 04, 2010, 01:21:32 PM
I know this is not a marinade but I like to take the rub that you put on the out side and grind it into a fine powder then mix it with unsalted butter and inject. Just mix the powdered rub into the butter till you get the flavor you like.

I do pork loin this way all the time.

Now that just sounds delicious and easy!

Thanks OU

OU812 · January 04, 2010, 01:52:17 PM

Quote from: classicrockgriller on January 04, 2010, 01:31:24 PM
Quote from: OU812 on January 04, 2010, 01:21:32 PM
I know this is not a marinade but I like to take the rub that you put on the out side and grind it into a fine powder then mix it with unsalted butter and inject. Just mix the powdered rub into the butter till you get the flavor you like.

I do pork loin this way all the time.

Now that just sounds delicious and easy!

Thanks OU

Anytime my friend

I use unsalted butter in all my injections, havent used store bought injectable seasonings for a long time.

Batman of BBQ · January 04, 2010, 03:50:42 PM

Ah....getting the rub on the inside is a great idea OU. Is "unsalted" butter different from regular butter?

OU812 · January 04, 2010, 03:59:57 PM

Quote from: Batman of BBQ on January 04, 2010, 03:50:42 PM
Ah....getting the rub on the inside is a great idea OU. Is "unsalted" butter different from regular butter?

I use unsalted butter so I dont over do the salt flavor cause all my rubs have salt in them and it tastes almost the same as regular butter.

Gizmo · January 04, 2010, 09:19:33 PM

Cajun Injector's Creole Butter is really good injection marinade. I have used it on Butts and Briskets.

classicrockgriller · January 04, 2010, 09:28:06 PM

Quote from: Gizmo on January 04, 2010, 09:19:33 PM
Cajun Injector's Creole Butter is really good injection marinade. I have used it on Butts and Briskets.

Thank you Gizmo! I thought I was the only one.

Gizmo · January 04, 2010, 09:35:27 PM

No, but I will now have to start paying for my supply. My cousin would come down and visit my mom from time to time and bring down a few jars every time. I don't know where or why he got them but I was sure not going to turn away the gift horse. He passed away last year so now I don't have a free supply. My biggest regret was not being able to make some for him as he never gave me a heads up when he was coming down.

classicrockgriller · January 04, 2010, 09:49:11 PM

Quote from: Gizmo on January 04, 2010, 09:35:27 PM
No, but I will now have to start paying for my supply. My cousin would come down and visit my mom from time to time and bring down a few jars every time. I don't know where or why he got them but I was sure not going to turn away the gift horse. He passed away last year so now I don't have a free supply. My biggest regret was not being able to make some for him as he never gave me a heads up when he was coming down.

That was his way of doing for you and you shouldn't feel bad about it.

He saw something in you that he liked and everyone here does too.

Thanks for the comments on something that works for you.

OU812 · January 05, 2010, 05:18:25 AM

Quote from: classicrockgriller on January 04, 2010, 09:28:06 PM
Quote from: Gizmo on January 04, 2010, 09:19:33 PM
Cajun Injector's Creole Butter is really good injection marinade. I have used it on Butts and Briskets.

Thank you Gizmo! I thought I was the only one.

I have used this same stuff many times and liked it very much. I would recommend the Cajun Injector Creole Butter to anyone who is wanting to try injecting something. I just like to play with making some of my own flavors.

Go for the Creole Butter, if you ha vent allready, you will love it.