WSM Pork Butt weekend

JIMMYJAM · 05-09-2011, 11:30 PM

Hey guys, just wanna start and say thx for all the WSM help on these butts. I also wanna say again that I Love the WSM. I picked up these 2 Butts same wieght only 2 in the store go figure. They where the best Pulled pork I have ever made, was so happy with the bark and the end product was amazing thx again for everyones help.

Went 250 for 14 hrs They where awsome, thx guys!

friesian_rain · 05-09-2011, 11:55 PM

They look perfect ! Great job....

I'm trying to decide whether to use water in the pan or not, haven't done enough in my WSM yet to decide which way to go, did you use water?

JIMMYJAM · 05-10-2011, 12:06 AM

Thx

Nope never tried water I went right to sand, I always liked the way sand held heat and also does not need to be refilled, Sand with dry heat I think gives better Bark and color. But alot of people use water or empty pans all together just my 2 cents lol

friesian_rain · 05-10-2011, 12:37 AM

Thanks for the info, I'm definitely going to try water-less.
Happy smoking !

ChuckBBQSmoker · 05-10-2011, 06:26 AM

excellent looking pulled pork Jimmy! Nice job!

Smokey Lew · 05-10-2011, 11:52 AM

Nice looking pulled pork. For what it's worth, I use water in the pan on my 22" WSM for low and slow cooks. If I'm doing a faster cook at a higher temperature, 300 degrees or more, I just foil the pan and leave it empty. I've never had to add water during a cook up to 10 hours.

friesian_rain · 05-10-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokey Lew

Nice looking pulled pork. For what it's worth, I use water in the pan on my 22" WSM for low and slow cooks. If I'm doing a faster cook at a higher temperature, 300 degrees or more, I just foil the pan and leave it empty. I've never had to add water during a cook up to 10 hours.

Thanks Lew, I'm always looking to improve my cooking; like to try different things, anything to produce the ultimate, smoked chunk of meat

I did read that having water in the pan will help keep the temp lower and steadier; I don't know , I guess I just have to keep smoking to figure out what works best for me

bbquzz · 05-10-2011, 03:47 PM

Super lookin' butts, great smoke and bark! BTW I'm a water in the pan vote for butts.

TimBear · 05-10-2011, 10:06 PM

JJ,
Great look butts, what was the rub you used?

Toby Keil · 05-10-2011, 10:52 PM

Them butts lok goooooooood!

JIMMYJAM · 05-10-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TimBear

JJ,
Great look butts, what was the rub you used?

It's My own, little of this little of that ya know lol

surfinsapo · 05-11-2011, 07:16 AM

Oh man that looks delish!!!! Giving me ideas!!!

friesian_rain · 05-11-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JIMMYJAM

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Originally Posted by TimBear

JJ,
Great look butts, what was the rub you used?

It's My own, little of this little of that ya know lol

Hahaha That's how I make my rubs and sauces ! I put the bowl under my spice cabinet and start adding what I think sounds yummy at the moment...

Big Bears BBQ · 05-13-2011, 10:46 PM

The butts look great.............. I foil my pan and use water ...

BigAL · 05-14-2011, 05:49 AM

Looks fantastic, JJ! Nice job.

Traegernator · 05-14-2011, 08:13 AM

Damn! Those look fantastic!!!

Tannehill Kid · 05-17-2011, 10:20 AM

Nice job on the butts. I was looking at the price.

I paid the most I've ever paid this past week and that was $1.49 a pound.

JIMMYJAM · 05-17-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tannehill Kid

Nice job on the butts. I was looking at the price.

I paid the most I've ever paid this past week and that was $1.49 a pound.

Yeah got to love the supply and demand price wave, In this S#it city I was lucky to get those 2 butts. Like I said they where the only 2 in the store. I can't tell you how many times I want something around here and can't get it anywhere