First attempt at Shoulder of Pork

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Re: First attempt at Shoulder of Pork

Postby essarem » 07 May 2012, 10:17

So, here's the result. Cut end off after 7 hours - we were hungry! - and put rest back on spit. This is after 10 hours.

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Not much of a smoke ring but it tastes great.

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Easy to pull with forks.

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To be eaten tonight as pulled pork sandwiches on Cheese and Wholegrain mustard bread :P

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Any observations / critiques?

Mine are:
-Pleased with first attempt
-Couldn't have done it without your advice - thanks all
-Gas Outdoorchef Ascona probably shouldn't be used for smoking unless only a light smoking is wanted? Would you agree?
-Probably should have tried something simpler to start :lol: :D
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Re: First attempt at Shoulder of Pork

Postby keith157 » 08 May 2012, 10:09

It's always good to start out lightly with smoke, and with the Outdoorchef gas range thats about as far as you can go. I've made up a couple of the rings and swopped them out, but it's messy and fiddly. Try a bilkier doughnut with larger holes and get it really hot, then carry on.
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Re: First attempt at Shoulder of Pork

Postby essarem » 08 May 2012, 11:06

Well, I must say that overall I'm very pleased with the Ascona. Very interesting design having been used to a conventional 2 burner gas and before that a variety of charcoal models. Wish I had kept one of them now to experiment with as a smoker :(

I'll take a look around for a proper smoker I think starting with a search of the threads here. :D
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Re: First attempt at Shoulder of Pork

Postby BBQFanatic » 08 May 2012, 11:13

Looks like a good effort! Well done!
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