Big Rick Stuart's Boston Butt - Part 1

[JohnL3433]

Rick: I just came across your video and absolutely love the lantern set-up. Just went to Sports Authority and bought the Coleman Lantern Tree. Cant believe I hadn't thought about that, thanks for the idea.

[giants1193]

Hi Rick I also liven the East Bay and was wondering where you find the Lazzarri Charcoal. Thanks.

[gtiprod]

Lazarri also carries Oak Hardwood Lump Charcoal.  Mesquite is better when grilling steaks, burgers.

[artbabylove]

big rick, is your digiq still working?

[sgdaher]

Hey Big Rick, Big George here i watched this video several times after buying my Kamado Joe grill. It inspired me to buy the digiQ and make a boston butt. I have made two so far following your procedure and recipe slightly modified of course

Man i am hooked. damn good thanks for your well filmed instructional

Big G

[artbabylove]

dude, did you d.j for live 105 back in the days?

[nomad2369]

$27!!!! are you crazy!!! I can get a butt that looks just as good for $8-$10

[bigrickstuartmovies]

@nomad2369 That's prices in California for ya. Everything is expensive and the state is broke!

[625browning]

why didnt you wash it before you seasoned

[persistence33]

Did I hear the video correctly? 12 - 14 hours to cook a pork butt? I must be doing something wrong. I can do them in about 8 hours cooking at about 230 degrees. But, hey I just use a cheap WSM without a controller, fancy automatic fans, expensive ceramic cookers, etc. If you wrap in foil after about 5 hours, you can finish it MUCH faster.

[bigrickstuartmovies]

@persistence33 It did finish faster than that but I was just showing that it can hold it at that temp until you are ready to eat. That is a great feature.

Glad you enjoy the WSM. That's a great cooker!

[vonImages]

2 hours per pound is perfect if you're cooking for pulled pork, but if you want to slice it and have it for 100% flavor bomb, drop to about 1.5 hours per pound, and remove from smoker at around 180 degrees ...

Also, never use the bark from any of your smoking wood ... it will over-intensify your flavor.

Waiting for another creation for Labor Day! ;)

[BigW55]

Rick, I cooked a butt just like you said in the video. Cooked 21 hours at about 230F. It was the most tender juicy meat I have ever put in my mouth. The temp in the meat stayed at the 170F for a good while then quickly rose to 190F. Took the butt off the grill wrapped it in aluminum for 1 hour and had a ball.

[BigW55]

Rick, I cooked a butt just like you said in the video. Cooked 21 hours at about 230F. It was the most tender juicy meat I have ever put in my mouth. The temp in the meat stayed at the 170F for a good while then quickly rose to 190F. Took the butt off the grill wrapped it in aluminum for 1 hour and had a ball.

[BigW55]

Rick, I cooked a butt just like you said in the video. Cooked 21 hours at about 230F. It was the most tender juicy meat I have ever put in my mouth. The temp in the meat stayed at the 170F for a good while then quickly rose to 190F. Took the butt off the grill wrapped it in aluminum for 1 hour and had a ball.

[BigW55]

Rick, I cooked a butt just like you said in the video. Cooked 21 hours at about 230F. It was the most tender juicy meat I have ever put in my mouth. The temp in the meat stayed at the 170F for a good while then quickly rose to 190F. Took the butt off the grill wrapped it in aluminum for 1 hour and had a ball.

[bcdhifi]

Pricey pork!

[bigrickstuartmovies]

@bcdhifi Yea the first line "I don't usually buy there" is in reference to that! I didn't do the shopping that day!

[bcdhifi]

Pricey pork

[bcdhifi]

That is exspensive pork better taste good for that price.

[koastrat]

I am defenitely ordering a DigiQ II. I did not get much sleep monitoring the pit manually. I was wondering what CFM fan do you use. I also have a large Green Egg. Did you get a 4 CFM or a 10 CFM fan? Thanks for your help. Again, love the videos!

[bigrickstuartmovies]

@koastrat

I have a large Egg and use the 4 CFM. The 10 might be ok too. But the 4 works for me fine.

Enjoy!

[koastrat]

Awesome video! I just did my first Boston Butt last night and came back to your videos several times to make sure I was doing everything right. The Butt turned out amazing! Thanks again!

[bigrickstuartmovies]

@koastrat

Cool! Glad you got some good BBQ!

[nautn]

Thank Rick!

[ronbojames]

/drool. Can't wait for part 2.