BOSTON BUTTS ON WSM | PULLED PORK | SC BBQ | VINEGAR BASED BBQ

[@nathanhendricks6408]

Hey Phil, this is Nathan in Lake City, SC again. I was wondering if you’ve ever thought about doing barbecue pork in your Weber Smokey Mountain using only pecan or oak red coals from a fire that you have burning in your yard. Technically it should produce a closer taste to Scott’s BBQ. What are your thoughts on that. Love your videos by the way. You do the Pee Dee justice!

[@progers5019]

nathan hendricks I did that several times. After cutting up the pork butt I make mention of it and compare all wood vs charcoal and wood chunks. Go back and watch my OFFSET SMOKER SC STYLE PULLED PORK REDO) shows how I shoveled oak & pecan for first 3 hrs before finishing up on the offset. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4bEf4CFn7GXq5I

[@progers5019]

Alright Nathan. You made my day. A local guy who knows what I'm tryin to say and has tasted some of the best. To answer your question about using oak or pecan. I've done just that many times, just only one video on it way back after I first began. (check in my older cooks at OFFSET SMOKER PULL PORK SC STYLE REDO). That is what got me started in this channel. Couple Christmas's back, I went outside and built a fire in my firepit using oak & pecan (I have some pecan trees) and shoveled those red hot coals under two butts which I had going in an old Brinkman smoker. This does give the meat a different flavor profile. Thanks for commenting and confirming my message-Phil

[@progers5019]

Hey Nathan, check out my last pulled pork video on the wsm for Thanksgiving 2018. First one on the old Brinkman, then 3 butts on the Weber Smokey Mountain. I finally pulled it off. Taste just like whole hog pit cooked. Good luck.

[@HogOEye]

Miss you Phil. RIP.

[@BrewCityGardener]

Phil is still my favorite KZbin BBQ pit-master. Great stuff lives forever. Rest in peace, friend. Hope Mrs. PNF and family is well.

[@slieb8452]

Loved the dramatic music when the rain started! Pulled pork looks delicious as well.

[@progers5019]

Hey brother, thanks for watching and leaving comments. I'm glad you liked it. I figured I'd try to make something out of the storm, so added the drama and humor. Cheers-Phil

[@MichaelsHomeCooking]

Also.... you really truly have the right personality on video. You could easily be on television.... me, I am too shy but I love to cook!

[@progers5019]

+Michael's Home Cooking Michael, I love to watch you and listen. You have a lot of good information and instruction and your delivery is a style I like. Thanks-Phil

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Nice job Phil. Roughing it out and getting it done baby!

[@progers5019]

LOL, yea that storm snuck up on me. Had my head down into the cook. When I looked up and saw heavy clouds, it was there. BAM !! SHOKALAKA LOL I appreciate you watching and commenting Joe. Have a great day

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Learning about cooking is always good. I like it. Thanks Phil

[@CookingWithRy]

Cue ominous Pork Butt Thunderstorm Music! LOL. Love it :) Foul weather can not stop a beautiful butt from being smoked. Nice cook!

[@CookingWithRy]

Phil, I enjoy your videos just the way they are. You're authentic and a mighty fine cook. But then I'm sure Florence has already told you that ;)

[@progers5019]

Haha, you know you are probably right. We learn from each other and copy each other, but if we try to be somebody we aren't, that's when we can bomb out. So, I'll just have to learn your methods and deliver it PIF style. LOL Florence is out of town on a little trip, so it's just me and TIF. (Toby in Florence) Thanks a lot Ry (for the encouragement)

[@michaeljackson9893]

Looks real good. Could almost smell it and taste it. Rain cooled things off for you.

[@progers5019]

Michael Jackson Hey Mike. Yea I got surprised by that storm for sure. All turned out great though.

[@VanGoCleaning]

What a great video.... love the production. The music playing during the rain storm reminded me of a fisherman battling the weather on a very small boat being tossed to and fro on the mighty sea.... lol. Thanks so much for the entertainment and of course the how to

[@progers5019]

Finally, somebody who really appreciated what was going on that day. I love your analogy of the storm too. During editing I did purposely insert that music clip to bring the viewer into the storm. LOL Seeing your channel name, I can see you have extra artistic perception. My wife Janet is an amateur artist who tries hard, and loves art. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CindysHomeKitchen]

Is this the type of pork that you can put on Pulled Pork Sandwiches Phil? Thumbs up, that vinegar based sauce penetrates the pork and gives it AMAZING FLAVORS! Keep up the great work and have a wonderful Sunday evening!!

[@progers5019]

Cindys Kitchen Yes it is Cindy and sooo good. Thanks for watching and the nice comments. Hello to Michael.

[@HieuHuynh]

Nhìn ngon quá

[@MichaelsHomeCooking]

I have never seen anyone wrap a stalled pork butt. I think that is brilliant. I have never salted/peppered like you did there. I have not seen those sauces, but see them in your description. I do make a vinegar/mustard sauce with quite a bit of sugar. I also make other sauces. I like them all. Wish I could actually try the sauce you made. You taught me something here, thank you Phil!

[@progers5019]

Michael's Home Cooking Thank you for the nice comments and encouragement Michael. I don't always wrap a butt, however if doing so will get a stalled brisket to finish, it would do the same to a pork butt. Learned it off the internet. LOL

[@RedsBBQandPizzeria]

Butts n Melon... man, have I died and gone to PIF paradise? This is quite the rain pour! I can’t wait to use that sauce you gave me! It looks amazing!!!

[@progers5019]

Red's BBQ & Pizzeria Hey Red. Glad you liked. Hope you like the sauces. Good stuff. Have a great week brother.

[@joer1757]

Hi Phil, Is that an 18 or a 22 WSM your smoking those on?

[@MQXM001]

Rest In Peace Phil 🫡

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Now that was a bunch of BBQ you whooped up over there. Looked ever so tasty! Hope you folks have a great weekend!

[@progers5019]

Hey there CB. It was some good stuff. As you saw, we put most of it in the freezer so we can eat on it along the way. Goes good in a BBQ Bean recipe too. Thanks good buddy. Hello to Rene and Tabitha

[@tomharr51]

What a great cook Phil. Man you weathered that storm like a champ! I'm up in NY and doing an overnight low and slow pork but! I have to get me some of that Richard's bbq sauce. Thanks for sharing all of your awesome cooks!

[@progers5019]

Hello Tom, yea that storm surprised me for sure. I managed to roll the WSM up under that large umbrella which is enough. I've cooked under it many times during bad weather. Richard's is great sauce. I buy it from the local Piggly Wiggly gro store. They don't have an online account to order, but the bottle has a phone number. If you call it, he will send you some. HMB got a hold of some that way. I'll go back and add that number and info.

[@Vtang01]

So how long did those butts take? Gonna cook one this weekend at my friends house but don’t want to get up super early and disturb them when they sleep.. I’m looking to start around 7am instead of my normal 3am.. also would it work if I used coal but in a fire pit just fire up logs all day and add wood coals to it? Maybe that will add more of that “authentic flavor”? I’m from Vermont so we don’t have real bbq so idk what it taste like haha

[@CookinWithJames]

well you sure stuck that out. lol!! rain or shine.....i'm still grilling!!! :) The meat looks awesome!! another great cook!!

[@progers5019]

Cookin' With James Hey James. Yes had to see it thru. Came up suddenly. Everything turned out great. Hope you have a good cook.

[@CookinWithJames]

absolutely!! looks like fun!! im in arizona. so when it rains we go swimming. lol

[@Texas2.5]

I've never seen it seasoned and sauced that way at the end. That was somethin! You went to town! I'm gonna have to try that :) Looked delicious. You gotta get you an end of summer sale on a quick 10x10 pop up shelter at Sam's or Costco!

[@progers5019]

Texas 2.5 You know I really appreciate your comment. I expected more of this type response. Try it sometime. It can be a way to change it up sometimes for something different. The real authentic process is to shovel and use red hot oak or hickory coals under the meat which sits about 23 inches above. A totally different flavor experience. Then season after turning the hog or butts after it's done. This is whole hog cooking in S.C. Thanks for checking it out.

[@Texas2.5]

Phil N Florence My dad has told me about Southern pig pickins, but I've never experienced a real one. Closest thing I've had is the pig buried underground with hot coals. I'm hoping to do a small pig on my LSG at some point though. I'll have to keep your seasoning and sauce in mind!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Phil! Liked the dramatic music leading up to the storm. You're a real trooper to keep the camera rolling! You turned me on to this style of Que...... without a doubt.....it is the Best! Mouth is a watering!

[@progers5019]

Hey good buddy, yea I like all types of Q for sure. Being raised on this style I like it the most. If you ever put Scott's BBQ in your mouth, your tongue will slap your brain. He is about an hour away from here out in the country in a little block building. They do BBQ right whole hog but using this style. Go look up on YT Scotts BBQ. It is dynomite (IMO) What I did using charcoal with a few wood chunks was pretty good, but the flavor profile using only red coals from a all wood fire sprinkled under the meat is on another level. I'm not talking offset all wood either. It's all good as they say, but there are differences in end results and flavor profiles of each. You know what I'm talkin about. I may end up making me a whole hog pit in the back somewhere and do it right. Thanks Ken. keep it smokin.

[@dougsydnes8047]

Doing my 1st Pork Butt with a Vinegar based sauce. Looking forward to trying it!

[@progers5019]

Hey Doug. It's great that way in this video. I recently pulled off a pit style cook on 3 butts shoveling in red hot oak coals. It tasted just like the flavor of the whole hog pit cooks. Check out Thanksgiving cooks.

[@krsnaabi9840]

Wow!!the pulled pork looks so lovely, delicious, healthy and nutritious!!I enjoyed watching your awesome recipe beautifully presented with detailed ingredients and your expert tips!!

[@progers5019]

Kishore Kumar Superhit Songs - Abhishek Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DaveMurphy58]

Another great video Phil! I learned a lot and really enjoyed your personality, as usual.

[@progers5019]

Dave Murphy Hey Dave. Glad to have met a bunch of great people like you during this YT journey. This is the only BBQ I have ever known until I began this channel. Boy was there so much more. Thanks for watching good buddy.

[@campmeatbbqcampmeatbbq7951]

That looked good Phil, wish I were with u in the rain tending butts and sampling after. Thanks for putting this out there for our enjoyment. Toby had to make an audio appearance. Jay

[@progers5019]

Hey Jay. I wish you could've been here too. That storm really did creep up on me. I had my head down tending to stuff. By the time I came out from under that umbrella to check on the meat, I looked up and saw the heavy clouds. It had been bright and sunny up until then. Then BOOM SHAKALAKA !! LOL I just went with it. If the table hadn't been pulled over so close I cold have positioned myself better, but the blowing rain got my back soaked. You know what that feels like when that water soaks yer drawers. Not good. lol As you noticed, I used the Eat Barbecue Rub. It was very good. While I was cuttin up the meat, Toby was whining to Janet to let him in. He had enough of the heat. He is soft and spoiled rotten. Thanks good buddy-Phil

[@MelsSimpleMeals]

Great color on those ! Holy cow it was a down pour with a little flood ! That bone coming out at the end was beautiful! I don't know which method of pulled pork I prefer because I have never had a taste test between the two. I definitely often think that plain pulled pork lacks some flavor and I am a sauce person so I bet I would like this version...but I can tell it is either a love it or hate it method :) looks so delicious and you can have pulled pork whenever you want now ! Yummy :)

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Bro you can not beat a pork butt with some good ole vinegar based sauce. Man that looks so good. We have got to get together soon.

[@progers5019]

THEREALSHOWBBQ Yep, an eastern Carolina Boy know what I be talkin bout. Was GOOT. Let's plan it.

[@bryans7131]

That pulled pork looks delicious! I cooked a butt on my WSM yesterday. Next time I’ll have to try your method of pulling and seasoning/saucing.

[@progers5019]

Hey Bran. I'm glad to hear you are open to it. Many are not just because they are use to one way. I understand that though. Give it a try. It's delicious. It's all good. Seeya-Phil

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Man, that had my mouth watering. Awesome brother!

[@progers5019]

Jaxx Drinkwater Hey Jaxx. Had my mouth watering too, so I ate some. LOL Thanks for stopping by and checking out my SC style pulled pork vid. Went over and subbed me some Drinkwater. Have a great week.

[@PappysCorner]

Great job Phil I was learning all the way and wondering what army you were cooking for until The end when you showed the freezer bagged pulled pork. Way to go buddy!!

[@truckdrivinmilanr]

Momma and I both said “Mmmm hmmm” when you said “That’s delicious” We bag and freeze ours too. Good thing you had that umbrella ⛈

[@progers5019]

Haha, you called it right Milan. You are a wise man. That was some good tasting Que. Freezing it is good and keeps good. As you know, never reheat in the microwave. It cooks the meat more, and changes the flavor profile. Always use the oven, toaster oven, or fry pan on stovetop on low heat. Same with a good charcoal steak left over. Thanks-Phil

[@truckdrivinmilanr]

I’m with you on the re-heat. I’ve never liked meat heated in a microwave. Chicken does ok, but not red meats. Thanks again for the compliment. You’re truly a Southern Gentleman.

[@nbkrrii]

I have to try doing the vinegar based BBQ. I've never had it that way, but it looks so good!

[@progers5019]

Hey there Javier. This is how pit cooked whole hog BBQ is done in the Carolinas. Go all the way now. Won't be the same if you veer off what I show here. Good luck. You will love it.

[@rustykc]

Another masterpiece Phil! The rain was really pouring down on ya. Say, I noticed you cooking on the lower grate. You did say you were not using the water pan to try to go for a different flavor profile. I beleive fo get closer to a pit barrel cooker type flavor of cooking directly over the coals. Could you taste a noticable different flavor profile by cooking this way? And also by cooking your meat on the bottom grate did that help get more of that flavor? I've always cooked on my top grate and I'm trying to figure out why is all.

[@progers5019]

Hey Rusty, actually I was on that grilling tab grate level (my ultimate mod) 5 inches down from the top grate. I did not use a water pan. It does give the meat better flavor on any type of meat cook to do that. You can control the temp better with the water pan (more constant set it forget it) but you will not get the fat drippins on the charcoal or wood and the vapors coming back up into the meat (as much). So, I am a believer in this. You may have temps go up and down esp during the opening of the lid, but if left alone they will in time readjust. Actually, unless you use the water pan, I don't recommend pouring the chimney of hot coals on all the charcoal in the basket. This works nice with the water pan and you can control it, but without the water pan it gets the temps too high (unless you want hot n fast) I've learned to use the minion method when not using the water pan so your temps will stay down, and you get the benefit of the open pit flavors you are looking for. You can do it either way, it just takes practice and knowing what flavor profile you want, and if you want to stay closer to the pit. It's all in what you want it to do.

[@PAPATexas]

I thought Food Lion went out of business! I like sweet rubs. Glad you got cover over you. Turned out awesome looking. You need some meat claws to tear that meat up, sold at Home Depot! A lot of good looking meat in those pans! Good job Phil. I think she enjoyed the taste test.

[@skoggit]

Hey my good friend, say, send some of that rain over this way! I am really disappointed because we did not have any severe weather down here and I couldn't go chase it down and make videos of it! The pork butts looked great. That sauce really brought out the pork butt. I am going to have to give that a try sometime. Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed the video! Take Care!

[@progers5019]

Hey Skoggit (one day I'll get the story of your online name, lol) at least from your email I know your name. Thanks for that. I'm glad you liked the video. Funny how different regions of the country do things so different, and have different experiences with BBQ, so called. I thought I knew what BBQ was until I began this channel. I knew very little. This has been an eye opening experience for sure. Thanks again good buddy in Texas, and I hope you get your rain (and storm chasing video) lol

[@skoggit]

Hey my good friend, I myself learn something new all the time about BBQ! I learned something from this video of yours! Amazing how BBQ is cooked different in different areas of the US. Always enjoy your videos and someday I will tell you where I got my screen name from! Take Care!

[@randomactsofcooking]

Hey, I got the same Crocs shoes. Ugly but real comfy. Just a little rain storm, comes up on ya fast and leaves ya fast. Those butts all looked fantastic Phil.

[@progers5019]

Random Acts of Cooking Love my crocs. Slip on, slip off,,,all day long. When you're retired you don't need much in clothes or shoes. LOL Rain cant stop the show. That large umbrella does pretty good. Thanks for watching.

[@lildapp76]

What's up Phil, Nice looking cook as always I am going to have to try that sauce recipe, its got my mouth watering

[@progers5019]

lildapp76 Hey Tom. Thanks for stopping by. These sauces are both local sauces. I get them from the local Piggly Wiggly grocery store. Richards can be ordered off their Facebook, but Prossers do not ship. The lady said someone may be able to order theirs through US Foods, but the shipping and mark ups prolly wouldn't be worth it. They are missing a big market from online orders IMO.

[@ellendelights]

What a Gorgeous Piece of Meat Phil..Looks Delicious and Juicy!!! Love the Seasonings!!!

[@progers5019]

Ellen's Homemade Delights Thanks Ellen. It was great

[@progers5019]

Hey there Pappy. If you were here I'd give you some for sure. Makes an awesome sammich.

[@DaveDabomb]

Phil those pork butts looked amazing! We got that rain after you did I believe. I just finished two racks of ribs on my wsm when the bottom fell out. Lol! Btw...my hinge dilemma...seems I had the hinge for the kettle. Unknown BBQ have me the correct one coming. Cheers!

[@progers5019]

Hey Dave. The storm came without me knowing we were going to have one. I had my head down working. When I came out from under the umbrella to tend to the meat I saw it heavy clouds. When I uttered we might have a shower it began to drizzle, then in 30 seconds it opened up. I had to move fast. lol I gonna look into some type of canopy cover that will work better. I've been under that big umbrella many a time over the years. (3rd or 4th one) It won't blow over due to the heavy 40 lb cast iron stand it sits in. not in the table. Your ribs turned out nice on the rib candy cook. I'll get something done this coming week. Glad you are getting straight on the lid hinge. I could tell something was off. Your channel is growing and you have good content. Good Luck- Seeya-Phil

[@DaveDabomb]

Thanks Phil! Yeah no rush on that rib glaze challenge. Speaking of canopy, I have a big two vehicle car port about 20x20. Perfect for grilling and such. I’m thinking of purchasing a Blackstone griddle. I really like watching the cooks using those. Thanks for watching and accepting the challenge! Cheers!

[@SmokinJoesBBQ]

Hey, Phil first of all that pork cut up like you did, that's how most BBQ places do it they chop it up. Those trays of pork where making me very hungry, they looked like they were cooked to perfection. I just started to get into your music and you turned it off.LOL But Phil all in all that was a great cook, despite the rain. Keep up the the great videos.GOD BLESS YOU PHIL.!!!!!!

[@progers5019]

Smokin Joe’s BBQ Hey Joe. Sorry about lowering the music. I get complaints about it too loud when I'm talking so I lower the volume unless its showcasing a process for a minute or two. Glad you liked it. Most of it is in the freezer now to be enjoyed at a later date. I appreciate the comments and thanks for watching- Phil

[@TexasStyleCuisine]

Nice looking pig there Phil

[@progers5019]

Texas Style BBQ and Cuisine Thanks Johnny. It was good stuff. Thanks-Phil

[@olevetsbbq3118]

Hey Phil, I'm not a big fan of vinegar based sauces, But got to admit that looked good. Think maybe i'll get some and try it out Thanks

[@progers5019]

It is very good. I had two of my favorites mixed 50/50. I know it's done differently all over the country. I like all of it, and partial to the SC way, but it's only because it's what we grew up eating. Thanks for watching- Phil

[@TheHomeDad]

Hey new subscriber here, great video, York sc here

[@progers5019]

Just now seeing your post. Thanks for watching and the sub.

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Haha seems like half the time I’m gonna cook, it rains. I need to stop by gques soon, he’s just down the way. That sauce looks awesome and you couldn’t have done better on the pork Phil!

[@progers5019]

Hey bud, I appreciate you watching and giving me the good comments. Yea, if I lived close by I'd definitely go by and see Jason at GQue. What a super nice outgoing personality. So infectious and positive. Thanks-Phil

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Phil N Florence I’m looking forward to it. He seems like a real good dude. Keep on grillin Phil!

[@josephallevato7188]

I don't understand why people wrap shoulders, other than it cooks faster. i leave mine unwrapped through the stalls and the bark is perfect. Don't like soggy bark. 3-2-1 on ribs ok but not a shoulder

[@CGBS4744]

Great looking pork shoulders, Buddy. That was quite the downpour. I could go for a nice sandwich with some of that pork. RTFO!!! GB

[@progers5019]

Cooking Green Bastard Style Hey GB. I couldn't let a little rain stop the show. I sure would love to fix you up with a couple Sandwiches. It was good. Remember to let me know when your friend comes back to the beach. I'll meet up with him and send back some sauce.

[@BBQRando]

#PhilNFlorenceRules #BBQqqqqqqqq #BBQPickle 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[@johnknapp6328]

Point ☝️ Bigger Butts 😁 If Im not seeing things you selected Hybrid grate, just perfect for cooking butts without your waterpan, smoken fat increases flavor. I was waiting for you to break out and start singing and dancing with your best Gene Kelley rendition of singing in the rain. With your trademark smile you smoked on. Product was great. What can you get butts on sale for there, they had them here for 1.00 a pound on sale at pigley wigley. The sam's butts looked fresher, the smaller one was similar color as these at the pig. The rain back round music in back round was very appapro with major down pour coming. Great thought and editing skills go into making good video. The wsm got a way, still looking. The price was right, I dont think I would use it enough at present due to volume factor. I fiqure once I get more familar with kettle and slow and sear Ill know when its time for the next move. For this years ytube award goes to Phil in Florence for smoken in the rain

[@progers5019]

haha, John you have a way with words, and always humorous and encouraging. I appreciate it too. That storm came up and surprised me. I had my head down and it was sunshine all the way up until I looked up. lol I figured I'd add some humor to it with the Thunderstorm music. Sorry you missed out on your cooker. There are plenty of them out there. Can't go wrong with the kettle and SnS. You know, I do prices of meat kinda like gas prices. I need it and go get it. Hardly every look at them. Thanks for all the kind words John-Phil

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Great meal Sir. You just made me decide to make pulled pork today. Thank you You may send some fothat rain our way no if you wish :)

[@progers5019]

Hey Lasse. Hope all is well across the water. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you now want some pulled pork. lol Go for it.

[@Backporch_bbq]

I like big butts and i can not lie!!!!! Looking good brotha. Gotta love them SC afternoon showers. It was a rough one this past week with rain for sure. I've got me 3 butts in the freezer now waiting for it to turn cool so I can low and slow them. Great video as always and thanks for sharing.

[@progers5019]

LOL, I was wondering when someone would sing that line. Our power was out on that first storm for a couple hours. I have a generator, but didn't turn it on. I'm already for some SC Football and cooler weather. Thanks- Phil