Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)

So far, my most rewarding cut of meat has been a Boston Butt roast - part of the pork shoulder. It is the cut used to make pulled pork – usually a Carolina specialty. But, if cooked long enough, it is wonderful and I recommend it highly . I’ve cooked this cut twice so far – with great results [...]

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Pork Spareribs, Mike & Stubb’s

I credit my first real barbecue success to my Father-in-Law Mike for technique, and Stubb’s for ingredients. I’ve been eating Mike’s pork spareribs at family gatherings for years – and he does them right. Amazing flavor and fall-off-the-bone tender. So, I simply copied his approach.  As an Austinite, I’m lucky enough to have access to Stubb’s fanstastic [...]

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