First time brining a butt!

[benjammn]

Thanks to DivotMaker I am trying out my first brined butt. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
11.36lbs trimmed up a bit probably closer to 11lbs.

 

[rickne]

That's a big ol' butt!!!

 

[benjammn]

I like big butts, I cannot lie.

LOL

 

[benjammn]

already to go....

 

[benjammn]

in at 2:10AM, rubbed down with Famous Dave's rib rub (DivotMaker hope you pull through on this one), ready to taste in 12-13hrs

I will say that Dave's rub does smell really fragrant, most likely all the dried veggies and he orange peels, has a nice sweet but slightly spicy smell, I think this will turn out well....

 

[DivotMaker]

Hope you like it, Ben!  Can't wait to see your results!

 

[benjammn]

12:23 and this is where she has been sitting for quite awhile, notice that this time the temps are up higher and I didn't change a single thing compared to the turkey, drip pan and all....interesting

 

[DivotMaker]

Ahh, the stall!  Right on schedule.  Probably gonna hover there for a few hours!  What's weird is when you see it drop back a few degrees.  She'll pull out eventually and start climbing again!  Bet you're facing a solid 14 hours, or more, total.

 

[benjammn]

4:30 sitting at 189..... she's almost there

 

[benjammn]

nice bark, into cooler for a rest....hope this thing tastes as good as it smells. Really happy with the cherry wood smoke.

 

[benjammn]

here we are with the pull

DM DM DM....I will never question your recommendations again! This is by far the best pulled pork I have ever had. I will definitely be brining my butts from now on. Even the Famous Dave's rub was great, just the right flavors. I used Cherry solely and it imparted a nice mellow smoke to the pork that didn't overpower the brine/rub/meat. I did have some Sweet Baby Rays but ended up just eating the pork alone, like a solo flavor ride for my taste buds. Fantastic!

 

[DivotMaker]

Awesome looking butt, Ben!!  Thanks for the compliment on the recipe!  I get that same reaction from folks I make it for, mostly because it's different I guess.  I just can't believe the difference in a brined butt.  Glad you liked Dave's rub, too! ;D

 

[swthorpe]

OK...you got me!  I am doing a butt over the holiday break and will follow the brine recipe!  Nice job, Ben, that must have been a tasty meal!  Cheers

 

[benjammn]

OK...you got me!  I am doing a butt over the holiday break and will follow the brine recipe!  Nice job, Ben, that must have been a tasty meal!  Cheers

it was amazing and I can't thank Tony enough for the suggestion, great smoke!

 

[DivotMaker]

;D ;D

 

[MNGuy1959]

Wow, that looks great.  Ok, DM, I am definitely going to try brining my next butt!!  Now I am hungry. 

 

[DivotMaker]

Cool, MN!  It'll be the best pulled pork you've ever had - guaranteed (or your money back)!