Applewood Smoked Pork Shoulder and Pig Candy

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ChileRelleno

October 01, 2016, 12:38:47 AM
9.5# Pork Shoulder



Rub
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup paprika
1/2 cup seasoned salt
1/4 cup cajun spice
2 tbs garlic powder, onion powder
1 tbs cumin, cayenne

Wash shoulder and pat dry.
Massage some rub into all the crevices and then slather in mustard.
Generously apply more rub and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 2-12 hrs.
Bring to room temp before putting on a 200-250' smoker.
Close the lid and don't lift it up for at least 10 hrs.
10hrs later check internal temp and finish.
Cooking time approx 1-1.25 hours per pound depending on temp.
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

Big Tim

#1
October 01, 2016, 12:43:13 AM
Quote from: ChileRelleno on October 01, 2016, 12:38:47 AM
9.5# Pork Shoulder



Rub
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup paprika
1/2 cup seasoned salt
1/4 cup cajun spice
2 tbs garlic powder, onion powder
1 tbs cumin, cayenne

Wash shoulder and pat dry.
Massage some rub into all the crevices and then slather in mustard.
Generously apply more rub and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 2-12 hrs.
Bring to room temp before putting on a 200-250' smoker.
Close the lid and don't lift it up for at least 10 hrs.
10hrs later check internal temp and finish.
Cooking time approx 1-1.25 hours per pound depending on temp.

Quit Teasin' Chlle & get to kookin'  ;D

BT

ChileRelleno

#2
October 01, 2016, 12:59:48 AM
Quote from: Big Tim on October 01, 2016, 12:43:13 AM


Quit Teasin' Chlle & get to kookin'  ;D

BT
I'm pulling the meat out at 0400, firing the grill at 0445 and the meat meets the heat at 0500.
Should be ready about 1700.
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

ChileRelleno

#3
October 01, 2016, 04:27:07 PM
Getting there, six hours into the cook.

Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

STRIPER LOU

#4
October 01, 2016, 04:44:14 PM
What time's dinner???
...Lou

ChileRelleno

#5
October 01, 2016, 04:47:16 PM
About 1800
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

ChileRelleno

#6
October 01, 2016, 08:13:42 PM
Thick Cut Bacon
Brush with real Maple syrup.


Generously coat with brown sugar


Bake at 375'-450', you want to caramelize the sugar, but not burn it.
Long enough to caramelize and firm the bacon, then remove flip and repeat coating.  Cook until bacon is done, the fat turns white and the sugar well caramelized.
I trim the burnt ends off and munch on them.


Some plain, some with black pepper & cayenne and some with chocolate and pecans.


The Money Shot
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

STRIPER LOU

#7
October 01, 2016, 08:17:55 PM
I'll  bring wine, beer, and Platinos Maduro's OK?
.................Lou

ChileRelleno

#8
October 01, 2016, 08:26:56 PM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on October 01, 2016, 08:17:55 PM
I'll  bring wine, beer, and Platinos Maduro's OK?
.................Lou
I'll take either some ice cold IBC Rootbeer or Virgil's Black Cherry Cream Soda, please and thank you.
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

STRIPER LOU

#9
October 01, 2016, 08:31:44 PM
Ok! No Maduro's? Looks good Chile. Pork butt and shoulder is my fav. Took the easy way today and got one going in the slow cooker. Some white rice and Plantinos Maduro's and I'm good to go.
Got a redbox movie for later. Its gonna be a slow nite!!!!
Regards,  ..  Lou

ChileRelleno

#10
October 01, 2016, 09:54:01 PM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on October 01, 2016, 08:31:44 PM
Ok! No Maduro's? Looks good Chile. Pork butt and shoulder is my fav. Took the easy way today and got one going in the slow cooker. Some white rice and Plantinos Maduro's and I'm good to go.
Got a redbox movie for later. Its gonna be a slow nite!!!!
Regards,  ..  Lou
Once upon a time I'd been all over a nice adult beverage with dinner, and an after dinner cigar with an espresso or fine liquor.
But alas, I haven't drank or smoked in over 20 years now.
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

ChileRelleno

#11
October 01, 2016, 11:38:47 PM
The Pig Candy was a HUGE hit with everybody at dinner tonight.
Due to popular demand I'm going to have to make more tomorrow, oh darn.

First time making this, things I learned.
1) Go heavy on the brown sugar, double what you see in the one pic on each side.
2) Keep an eye on it, it can burn quick, labor intensive on that part.
3) A wire rack in the pan is must for all the drippings, as is a wire cooling rack to let the glaze set.
4) A little black pepper and cayenne goes a long way.
5) Everybody liked it best without the spicy heat, even I did and I'm a certified Chilehead.
Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

ChileRelleno

#12
October 02, 2016, 12:03:43 AM Last Edit: October 02, 2016, 02:03:43 AM by ChileRelleno
Total cooking time 12.5 hours.
I heavily basted with Apple juice once in the sixth hour.
Last hour and a half I wrapped it in aluminum foil and turned the heat down to 200'.
Let it rest for 45 minutes before unwrapping.

The bone fell out, so tender the meat was falling apart in the muscle groups, shredded by just pressing down the flat of a fork and the bark was wonderfully sweet-n-spicy with a nice chewiness.

BARK!




The Other Money Shot

Ragnar Benson:
"Never, under any circumstances, ever become a refugee.
Die if you must, but die on your home turf with your face to the wind, not in some stinking hellhole 2,000 kilometers away, among people you neither know nor care about."

David Hall

#13
October 02, 2016, 04:33:07 AM
I don't think the gun is big enough to protect the plate!
Looks great too.

Alto Mare

#14
October 02, 2016, 12:45:43 PM Last Edit: October 02, 2016, 12:46:47 PM by Alto Mare
John, quit your job and open a restaurant, some of the dishes you've been showing us are amazing.
Win-win situation in your case, you also have the proper utensils, in case someone decides not to pay :)
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.
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