Boston butt to inject or not inject

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allstar898

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Sep 7, 2013
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Houston Texas
Hey guys, I have done about 5 small 3-4 pound boston butts and have had great sucsess injecting with a butter, apple juice and brown sugar mixture.  I am going to try an 8.5 pounder tomorrow and saw people saying that if you inject on a big one you have to get the temp up really fast just wondering why and weather I should maybe just let this one be rub only.  Also does anyone ever do the whole cook with wood?  I have been using a starter of lump and then mostly just wood after that for the entire cook.  All input will be helpful

Thanks,

Bruce
 
What the Gentlemen said is true...But...A few minute soak in Salt water, 1/2C Salt in 2Qt water, followed by a good rinse and there is little to worry about. Most bacteria will be eliminated and the few " Rambo Bugs " will not be happy with the Acidity of the Apple Juice (similar Ph as Oranges). If you are still worried, add a couple Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Salt to the injection. It will add great flavor and baring a catastrophic Smoker failure you will have Zero to worry about...JJ 
 
And....I never inject. Tried it once....not again on butts. My 2 cents.

Kat
OH YEAH!!! And why not!?!...JJ 

                                                    
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And....I never inject. Tried it once....not again on butts. My 2 cents.

Kat
OH YEAH!!! And why not!?!...JJ 

                                                    
hockeyeurbaston.gif
 
 
And....I never inject. Tried it once....not again on butts. My 2 cents.

Kat
OH YEAH!!! And why not!?!...JJ 

                                                    
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It could have been the liquid that I used....didn't care for the taste and compared to the other butt I was smoking and I didn't inject....the folks that tasted it...like the plain one better.  So why go thru the extra work.  The non-injected butt was just a juicy and tender with out it.

Now...with that being said...I do inject Briskets.

Kat
 
What the Gentlemen said is true...But...A few minute soak in Salt water, 1/2C Salt in 2Qt water, followed by a good rinse and there is little to worry about. Most bacteria will be eliminated and the few " Rambo Bugs " will not be happy with the Acidity of the Apple Juice (similar Ph as Oranges). If you are still worried, add a couple Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Salt to the injection. It will add great flavor and baring a catastrophic Smoker failure you will have Zero to worry about...JJ 

JJ, are you saying to do this before or after the injection?
 
JJ, are you saying to do this before or after the injection?
Dave I do the quick Brine soak and wash before injecting. It's one of those extra precaution things. Like washing the bag of Triple Washed Spinach from the store...JJ
 
Thanks JJ! That's what I thought just wanted to be sure. I will keep this in mind and practice for when I do inject things. Feels better knowing there is a safer way to do it!
 
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