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It’s almost 2:30 in the morning. I’m smoking 45 pounds of pork butts from the freezer for a bbq tomorrow. I got an hour or so of sleep sleep and am going to try to sleep now until 5:30 or 6:00 when the butts should be ready to pull and wrap. Ribs will go on around 1:00 or 2:00. Guests (50-60) arrive at 5:00.

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Oh, I love your butts...

How are you saucing them? I use a thinner vinegar-based sauce, but I love to find out how others sauce their meat.

What wood for your smoke show?
 
Good old Webber with a gas starter. I use either a Slow and Sear, or an old Smokenator for smoking. Usually hickory for smoke, but cherry is nice once and again.
 
I slept horribly last night.
And to whoever gave the green light to the crew to start jackhammering on our street at 8am on a Saturday, I hope all of your chairs go wobbly.
Sorry, Whiskey. Hate those nights, and know them well. Last night was just a wake up every hour night for me. Tried to nap yesterday, but the toddler in the apartment above me has taken up Flamenco.

On the other hand, he is pretty good...
 
I have a PBC and love it for a lot, but I tried a couple butts on it and they cooked beautifully, super juicy, but the bark wasn't anywhere what I like.
 
It’s almost 2:30 in the morning. I’m smoking 45 pounds of pork butts from the freezer for a bbq tomorrow. I got an hour or so of sleep sleep and am going to try to sleep now until 5:30 or 6:00 when the butts should be ready to pull and wrap. Ribs will go on around 1:00 or 2:00. Guests (50-60) arrive at 5:00.

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Tell me about that delightful smoker. Going higher heat so you know it will be done in time?
 
Applewood for pork. And I make and bottle my own sauce.

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Sorry, I wasn't clear: what style? Thick, thin, sweet, hot, any or all of the above?

For pulled pork I use a vinegar sauce with a bit of catsup and red chilli flakes. Thin, piquant, and doesn't overpower the meat.

I make a couple different style sauces, depending, so I don't bottle. Yours looks lovely though.
 
Sorry, I wasn't clear: what style? Thick, thin, sweet, hot, any or all of the above?

For pulled pork I use a vinegar sauce with a bit of catsup and red chilli flakes. Thin, piquant, and doesn't overpower the meat.

I make a couple different style sauces, depending, so I don't bottle. Yours looks lovely though.
It is tomato based. Semi sweet and tangy. Secret ingredient makes it.
 
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