Pork Butt in the OBS

[Max]

The local grocery stores around here (Orange County, NY) don't usually carry butts, mostly picnics. Today I had my mind set on spare ribs but I was happily surprised to find some butts in the butcher's chiller. I picked up a 7 pounder. Nice fresh cut of meat. You just know it's gonna be good. Gave it a dry rub tonight and wrapped it in plastic to sit for about 24 hrs in the fridge before it goes into the Bradley. Plan is to slather with yellow mustard right before going into the Bradley, fat side up. The rub consists of brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper and a crushed bay leaf. The plan is 4 hours of smoke (2 hickory and 2 apple). And this time I'm not going to bother much with the smoker temp, as long as it's under 240* I'm leaving the temp control alone. Last time I did a butt I was trying real hard to maintain 220* and after the half-way point I ended up having to make trips to the smoker every 30 minutes to adjust the temp.

[KyNola]

Oh man this is gonna be good.  Good for you on not fiddling with the temp setting.  Just let the smoke roll.  It's done when it's done.

As CRG says "You can hurt it.  It's dead!" :)

Smoke on, Max!

[classicrockgriller]

That is a good looking piece of meat.

You did good. 240* ain't gonna hurt that butt.

Rub sounds pretty good too.

[FLBentRider]

Looks like it's gonna be good.

[squirtthecat]

Very nice!

[DTAggie]

Can't wait to see it pulled

[Habanero Smoker]

Hi Max;

If you have a Sam's Club membership you can get butts there. They don't display them, you need to ask for it. When you purchase, you must buy the whole cryovac; which consist of two butts for a total of 10 - 16 pounds. Each butt can weigh between 5 - 8 pounds.

[Wildcat]

The Sam's in my area has them on display. They seem to carry the best butts in our area.

[Uncle Pigfat]

The Sam's in my area has them on display. They seem to carry the best butts in our area.

Same here.  They don't really display briskets all that often, however.

[squirtthecat]

The Sam's in my area has them on display. They seem to carry the best butts in our area.

Same here.  They don't really display briskets all that often, however.

Ditto here.

Lots of butts on display. (well..  ::))   But only a handful of briskets.  You have to ring the bell, and the guys in the white coats will roll out a cow or 2 if you don't like the few they have in the cooler..

[SouthernSmoked]

Nice Butt... all rub down and ready for some smoking!

[hal4uk]

Sam's always has butts, and they will go grab a case if there isn't any on display - or if you want more than they have.
They always have brisket and pork loin too.

Also, their Maker's Mark price will pay for your membership.   ;D

[Habanero Smoker]

Not all Sam's carry the same items. In my area, which is a few counties above Max; the Sam's Club does not generally carry briskets, and they don't display the butts. Some of it has to do with what the meat manager decides on what sells in a specific area, and some depends on where that Sam's distribution center is located. Not all distribution centers carry the same items.

I can't even get a deal on the Maker's Mark. My local Sam's does not sell liquor. :(

[Max]

Not all Sam's carry the same items.

That's right. Sam's here only has trimmed flats of brisket, not packer cuts. And I've never seen butts out on display, but never bothered to ask for them either. One thing I love about the Sam's here is the cheeses they sell are very good quality and sold in nice big blocks, perfect for smoking.

[bundy]

Looks Goooood...................be interesting to see how long it takes.