I'm tempted to try this...

[KyNola]

The recipe sounds interesting Hal.  Use blueberry jam instead of blackberry jam and Maker's Mark.  Call it UK Wildcat Blue Pork Butt! ;)

[hal4uk]

Hal, you got me excited about the injector because I have a TSC within 2 miles of my house and I go by it at least twice a day.

Checked it out online .. here's the link to the TSC model:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/livestock/livestock-health/livestock-veterinary-supplies/veterinary-syringes/pro-shot-50cc-syringe-2226830

Looks like the price is $21.99

A couple of differences from the AK version:
- Appears no needles included (AK includes both the straight needle for marinades and solutions with suspended solids, and the perforated spray needle for brining).  The straight needles run about $11-$12 each (they're big needles - either 1/8" inch or 1/4" i.d., 5.5 " insertion length, 6" overall).

-  Different needle attachments -- AK version uses the Morton meat pump attachment (screw in with O-ring); the TSC model uses the traditional Luer medical type fitting.

If you can find the right needles for the TSC model, and they are the same price, then you have 22 + 22 = 44, vs 47.40 for the AK version with two needles included.

Went looking for Luer type needles for the TSC model.  The closest I could find was 7 ga industrial (0.150 " o.d.), blunt tip, 2" overall are available from Granger for $48/12-pack or 12 ga (0.109 "o.d.), blunt tip 4" for $49/12-pack.  Right now I am stumped on the needles.

I know it doesn't show any needles with it, but that one guy (in that thread I linked) said his came with two needles (?)
The other guy also said you can use the needles from any injector -- he said they all fit it.
I'll find out more this afternoon if they have it in stock.

[SnellySmokesEm]

Bookmarked!!!  I will be using this recipe on my next pork butt.. Thanks!

[GusRobin]

good timing. I have a butt I am going to do tonight. Went to the store and bought the ingredients, except substituting Jack Daniels for the bourbon. I'll post a separate thread and show the results.

[OU812]

good timing. I have a butt I am going to do tonight. Went to the store and bought the ingredients, except substituting Jack Daniels for the bourbon. I'll post a separate thread and show the results.

I use JD in allot of my brines and injections and I like it 1 oz at a time.  ;D

[Brisket Lover]

(with MAKER'S MARK, of course...)

My "sweet baby sister" sent me this link...
http://www.biteandbooze.com/2010/12/blackberry-bourbon-bone-in-boston-butt.html

I can't wait to try this.  I'll have to use store brand jam since it is 20 degrees out and the fresh markets are closed.  I'll use some Maker's Mark instead too.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

I know it doesn't show any needles with it, but that one guy (in that thread I linked) said his came with two needles (?)
The other guy also said you can use the needles from any injector -- he said they all fit it.
I'll find out more this afternoon if they have it in stock.

Interested in what you find, Hal.

The guy in that thread who said it came with two needles was talking about his AK purchased one.  The guy who bought the TSC version said any needle fits it, but I don't know what he meant by any needle - Luer is the standard old twist lock medical type, the AK version (actually the Dial-O-Matic) uses a screw in needle.  If the TSC model can use the the screw in type, then the needles issue is solved.  The picture on the BBQB thread also doesn't look like the current TSC website version, so something may have changed in two years.  There's a good image of the Dial-O-Matic at Cabella's, here, where you can see the needle style.

I was at AK about two weeks ago and bought a new 4 oz injector.  I looked at the Dial-O-Matic, it's pretty cool.  But I passed because the capacity was ~ 2 oz. and the shot size is limited to 5 ml (about 1 tsp).  Just seemed to me it would be a lot of shots.

[classicrockgriller]

The recipe sounds interesting Hal.  Use blueberry jam instead of blackberry jam and Maker's Mark.  Call it UK Wildcat Blue Pork Butt! ;)

I think you NOW have Hal's attention! ;D

[hal4uk]

The recipe sounds interesting Hal.  Use blueberry jam instead of blackberry jam and Maker's Mark.  Call it UK Wildcat Blue Pork Butt! ;)

I think you NOW have Hal's attention! ;D

Well...  Mrs loves blackberries, and I love bourbon, so I'm just gonna try it that way first.   ;D

[hal4uk]

Nice!   Yes, that syringe from TSC will do the trick.   You'll probably want a 12# needle.

I'm going to get one to do hamzilla's sister when we get back home..

I got the one from TSC (it was $19.99 in-store), but, NO, it doesn't come with any needles (and the ones they sell are really short)
And... The needle I have does NOT fit it.

So, I went to AK and started to order the needles, but thought, "What if these don't fit?"...
I just went ahead and ordered the whole gun with the needles. 

If they fit this one, I'll hang on to it for backup, and if they don't, I'll take it back.
Shame, cause it's real nice --- if I had a needle to fit it.

On the upside, it occured to me how I almost froze to death plowing snow last year...
So, I got some super-insulated (rated -40F) boots, gloves, pants & stuff while I was there.
I might look like a Siberian mountain man, but I'm gonna survive better this winter  ;D

FYI---The gal that checked me out said the Farmer's Almanac is calling for a MONSTER winter storm in January.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Hal,

You have a PM.

[squirtthecat]

On the upside, it occured to me how I almost froze to death plowing snow last year...
So, I got some super-insulated (rated -40F) boots, gloves, pants & stuff while I was there.
I might look like a Siberian mountain man, but I'm gonna survive better this winter  ;D

FYI---The gal that checked me out said the Farmer's Almanac is calling for a MONSTER winter storm in January.

You'll be stylin' out on the John Deer next time it snows!    There is a retired guy in our subdivision who plows ours all of the time.  I had shoveled quite a bit before we left for NYC, but didn't finish.   I saw him rolling towards our house as I was zipping down the street airport bound.   So, he's getting some pulled pork and belly bacon when we get home.

And I've had enough of a monster winter storm, thank you very much...

[Caneyscud]

I'm glad that there is an internet and google.  I had no idea what AK stood for - then found it!  At least I don't have to appear fat and dumb - just fat!  I knew what TSC was - their headquarters is just a few blocks from our office.

[Brisket Lover]

I'm glad that there is an internet and google.  I had no idea what AK stood for - then found it!  At least I don't have to appear fat and dumb - just fat!  I knew what TSC was - their headquarters is just a few blocks from our office.

All I found was Anne Kline and Alaska, then a shiny quarter rolled by

[hal4uk]

I had no idea what AK stood for

Sorry about the Abbreviation... I didn't know either until recently -- CRG told me about 'em.
Good company.  Already ordered some other stuff from them.

"Allied Kenco", y'all.
Awrighten.