I remember a customer complaining that they didn't want to eat pulled pork, because it's pork butt. They thought it was the ass. So they demanded ham. Ham is pork ass.
I would just like to thank you! I studied this video and learned a lot! My first attempt at a pork butt was a success. My confidence is at an all time high thanks to you and videos! Thanks again!
AMEN!! smoking my first pork butt this weekend but Franklin's book ( which I was given before I knew his videos were here ) saved me from making terminal mistakes with my first brisket years ago!
It's a shame he stopped making videos because he's easily the best at this that I've seen, and on top of that he's a genuine, good person. need more people like him. definitely gonna have to try Franklin bbq at some point in my life.
Guess what, he's making them again! Both on here and for the PBS Foods channel, so check out both! He uses the BBQ with Franklin name over there as well with a logo in the thumbnail of every episode to indicate it's him, as well as the title of course. Makes it super easy to skim for the multiple different series they have on the channel
There are plenty of good bbq places full of "genuine, good people." The only reason he took off is because of his soyboy looks and somehow that got all the Austin lefties in a swoon, because finally they could eat bbq that wasn't made by those nasty Texas people outside the cloistered safety of Austin "weirdness."
@JavaCorps I hate the 3 hrs wait. I want to bring better BBQ and less wait time to the Franklin Barbecue's customers. Is that so wrong? What's wrong with good old fashion competition? Franklin Barbecue Fanboy are willing to wait 3 hrs for Franklin's Tubesteak, because for every hour that you wait for your order, you're getting Fuc!! up the A$$ by Franklin. Your time must not be worth much for you to wait 3 hrs. I will be opening a BBQ restaurant and will be located within 100 yards of Franklin Barbecue. My BBQ joint will be a complete rip-off of Franklin Barbecue's recipes and I will only serve a maximum of 1,000 customers per day; however, my customers will only have to wait for 30 minutes maximum to get their delicious BBQ. I plan on spending $4 -$5 million to open this new BBQ joint. My business will be similar to Franklin Barbecue (almost a complete copy/rip-off) but just a maximum of 30 minutes wait time for our customers. The price of my BBQ items will only be 5% higher than Franklin Barbecue's prices. Would you pay 5% higher to be able to wait for only 30 minutes for similar grass fed BBQ beef?
I made this today following the instructions to a T. In at 9, wrapped at 2, done at 6. Served to friends and it was the best that I’ve ever done. Collard greens, cole slaw, green beans, rice-a perfect summer dinner, served outdoors.
I smoked a pork butt today and it was absolutely fantastic with his recipe and also the timing with the foil. Shoulder blade came right off. It took exactly 8 hours to get to 200 degrees internal in an electric smoker at max power. I used minced garlic and onion and turned out fine.
Perfectly done...NO MUSTARD, thank you, oil works great. AND he's using an Old Country Pecos smoker, man, this is great! Love these no-thermometer techniques too, I really believe that temps only matter right at the very end for doneness. Awesome vid, I learn more from Franklin and the Mad BBQ Scientist guy than anyone else
LOVE this easy recipe. Today, I am doing it for the second time and cannot wait to hear what my guests think. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!
Franklin, I just wanted to say how happy I was with this recipe. I've cooked 3 pork shoulders now, one was a Memphis style, the other a Carolina style. I tried your method today. The cooking time was a little longer then expected. I was patient and The shoulder was cooked perfectly. The flavor was EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WISHING FOR! I hope you continue making videos in the future!
So my first attempt at pulled pork. So, I followed this to a T and guess what! Mr. Franklin you are the man. It did not last long at all. It came out so good and it did exacly as it should. Bone came out no issues, pulled right apart and the moisture of the meat was perfect. Just a great video on how to do this.
siroz1 Ed Floody ***** BBQwithFranklin Should I wait until the 5 hour mark to spritz down my pork butts, or should I be spraying them earlier than that? Thanks guys
Noah Escamilla Large pork cuts like butts and shoulders are full of fat. Its this fat, smoke and crust (Maillard reaction) which makes all meats taste good. I'm not a big spritzer because it stops or at least prolongs this crust and I'm just lazy. Pork is very forgiving and hard to mess up. But there is good pork and excellent pork. Try them both out and make some notes so you can replicate the one you like the most. It will probably be the roast that you were most hungry when you ate it. Have fun and I'm sure you're enjoying it as I type this.
2 a.m. this morning: HEB app showed delivery windows open TODAY. 2:01 a.m: Started trying to decide what to smoke on my Weber today. 2:45 a.m: Finished watching this video. 3:00 a.m.: Ordered Pork Butt from HEB. 9:30 a.m.: Received 9 lb. Pork Butt. 11:00 a.m.: Finished modifying my Weber Kettle to fit my new Thermoworks Billow (*of course* I couldn't find a stepper bit, but persevered w/ drill bits and a Dremel :). 11:30 a.m.: Had temp to 260°. Put Pork Butt on. 7:37 p.m.: Pulled finished Pork Butt off the heat (cooked to 202°, otherwise followed these instructions, almost exactly). 8:09 p.m.: Couldn't stand letting it rest anymore. Proceeded to shred/pull the whole chunk 'o meat. 9:00 p.m.: Finished eating WAY too much of the best pulled pork I've ever made (thanks to Aaron!!!), and putting away about 5 lbs. for leftovers. Must've lost over a lb. of total weight to liquid/fat rendering. Three of us must've eaten close to a pound each. I've made three briskets and this Pork Butt so far during the stay-at-home orders. Got pork ribs (babybacks) coming Tuesday, and will try not to eat them all in one sitting. :) God bless Texas. God bless BBQ.
Brother Franklin, you are a brilliant professor of culinary simplicity & excellence! Thrilled with this basic Central Texas style dry rub and "leave it alone technique"...just fantastic. I have used this approach on my offset as well as my Traeger. It is consistently rock solid. Perfect for guests & company since it will exceed expectations if done with simplicity & compliance.
That’s probably the best explanation I have ever seen. Love the breakdown of rub ingredients and even though I’ve done dozens of butts I never knew that tip about the fat splitting! .
I have learned so much from this man. I originally viewed his shows on PBS and have been referring to these videos time and again. Keep it simple is how I roll, thanks to Aaron. I learned how to wrap brisket in butcher paper from him, and my friends all say my brisket is as good or better than any restaurant. I will be smoking a pork butt very soon using his methods.
Fadi Khouri Glad you have made use of our tutorials and have enjoyed the results. We will have full episodes premiering on our site every week: video.klru.tv/program/bbq-franklin/ -team BBQF
Fadi Khouri Check out his cookbook! It is available on Amazon. I ordered Mr. Franklin's cookbook one month ago. My smoker better get ready. It is going into overtime!
Just smoked a pork butt for a July 4th party following the guidelines presented here by Franklin and I have to say (along with several neighbors) that it was absolutely delicious. Everyone raved about it. I will be doing again for sure.
@@timothybueschel7114 The only advice I could give is to follow his instructions. Basic rub, 275 for about 5 hours, pull and double wrap in foil, put back on for about 3 hours or until it reached 195. I was not able to monitor it so it didn't get spritzed with anything and was still juicy. If you are going to be around it wouldn't hurt to spray it every hour for the first 5 hours. You will love it. It falls off of the bone and is great. Good Luck and be sure to let me know how it turned out.
I do all my butts at 225-230 for an hour per pound! Also to expand on something he mentioned in this video... I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS leave my butts in the foil after they have reached 190-195 and wrap them tight in a towel and put it in a cooler for an hour before pulling it! Letting the meat rest is by far the most important part of the entire cook! Also when mine reaches about 160 when I go to wrap it I coat the top of it with brown sugar and honey to give it a little sweetness!
Pork lends itself to a sweeter rub, beef lends itself better to the savory type rub like a simple salt and pepper rub. Good BBQ doesn't need sauce but it does work well with sauce and or a glaze. Franklin's BBQ is excellent as is many commercial run establishments in the South. But the best BBQ, and for that matter the best meals I've had was always made by the home cook with local ingredients and the care and love they put into it.
I made this yesterday for the 4th of July, 1st time making pulled pork. Had an 8 lbs pork butt, followed the recipe/temperature almost exactly. Had the bark, fat separation around 5-6 hours, wrapped it and cooked until internal temperature was 205 Degrees F. It turned out amazing and juicy, the bark mixed in with the inside meat made it taste amazing. Good smoke flavor too. Started my fire at 4 AM, it was done around 12:30 PM. So a little over 8 hours cooking.
I use mustard on mine to help create the bark. However I would never question Aaron Franklin over BBQ so I've no doubt that tasted great. I pickle red onions to go with mine btw. Just slice the onion thin and in half and pickle in some vinegar and salt with a little sugar (I said a little!). A hour in the brine and they go great on the pork. Or on the side.
@@edmatthews4640 I've cooked a lot of these and I have never seen this behind the money muscle. I think that the butchers in this area remove them before sale...
Thanks for the tip about letting the pork rest before you shred it. I never knew that and yeah, you're right, sometimes mine does come out a little dry but I didn't know why. Thanks again!
Great video Aaron. I've watched a lot of videos on youtube about smoking meat by far the one on your channels are the simplest and straight to the point videos. I made my own smoker since where Im from(Asuncion, Paraguay) I've never seen a smoker. I raise my own pigs and after 3 years I was trying to find someway of smoking pork similar to the way you guys do it up in the US. The hardest thing of smoking here in Paraguay is finding the correct wood to burn. I tried Ipe wood and I can say it has been the best smoked pork that I have ever tried. Thanks for all the tips.
I'm sure he's had a ton of failures too. The only way to achieve greatness is to fail over and over again but to use those failures to learn what works.
I LOVE this series! I'm not a stranger to BBQ by any means but watching these videos is like having Steven Hawking help you with your math homework! Big respect for this guy....I aspire to bring REAL BBQ to my area someday soon and I always envisioned it to be in the model of this master of meat....
Doing my first Boston butt today and nervous as heck. My big green egg just stares at me looking for the challenge today. I met Aaron last year at his shop and the guy is touched by BBQ Jesus. The way his pork develops that bark with the basics in rub is unmatched. After watching so many other videos on how to do pork butt, none of them look as good as Aaron's. Think of it as Timothy Dalton to Sean Connery...Aaron is all lip smackin' classic James Bond and very simple and the real-deal...and having tried and see the process in person was spiritual for me. Wish me luck today!
I should probably be hungry more often, but I've been doing too much grilling and barbecuing lately... I caught a mean case of the meats and am here because misery loves company, or some such.
Got me a stick burner... watched your video about 20 times... made your recipe... maybe the best pulled pork I’ve ever eaten!! Aaron Franklin, my family thanks you!!!
Glad to see someone leave the fat on after smoking it. Never understood when people pull it all out. The fat is what makes it so delicious. Great video.
My Husband and I just came back from Austin Texas and one of the guys at the airport rental car service let us know that he learned how to bbq from your videos and man am I happy he mentioned it. Texan bbq is FREAKIN DELICIOUS!!!
I had never smoked Butt let me tell you I did two at the same time. I followed this to the teeth and...PERFECTION!!! 🙌🏾 I bought this cheap styrofoam chest and threw them both in there to rest. I was so tired I let rest over an hour 😂😂JUICY! The bone slide out like butter!! Best pull pork I ever had!! Thanks Aaron this how we roll in Texas babee! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
i have been smoking pork for years and was always using a brown sugar base rub. i got kind of tired of that so i figured i would change it up. so i watched this video about 2-3 months ago and i have only been using your style rub since. all my friends and family like it better and it is very simple, easy and tasty. one thing is, i use hickory. i live in connecticut so i dont think that kind of rub is common. thanks Aaron also after i wrap my meat in foil i discontinue the use of wood and switch to charcoal because your not going to put any more flavoring and its just a waste. i only do this cause i buy my wood in the store and its cheaper to do it that way for me. $20 for a bag of wood and about $8-9 for charcoal.
One of the best videos on RUclips. I keep coming back here and have cooked these butts for years now. They are always amazing. One day I’ll make it to that line in Austin.
Aaron's tips and recipes are fantastic! Some people have asked what kind of wood Aaron uses: He prefers post oak (readily available in Texas by the truck-load) for smoking. Occasionally he will use hickory. I changed to post oak, and now use it exclusively.
I'm in SoCal, I use mesquite. We have so many trees in this area. I just wait for a windstorm and then go out with my chainsaw to collect. I like Hickory too, but I have to buy it in chunk at home depot.
Use what is local. If you are further up north you will want Apple or Cherry. Down south it is Oak, Hickory, and Mesquite. Don't just emulate the top chefs, if there is a local flavor or spice preference tie it into your meat. Good BBQ comes from the soul and your local culture is part of that.
@valsorim I hate the 3 hrs wait. I want to bring better BBQ and less wait time to the Franklin Barbecue's customers. Is that so wrong? What's wrong with good old fashion competition? Franklin Barbecue Fanboy are willing to wait 3 hrs for Franklin's Tubesteak, because for every hour that you wait for your order, you're getting Fuc!! up the A$$ by Franklin. Your time must not be worth much for you to wait 3 hrs. I will be opening a BBQ restaurant and will be located within 100 yards of Franklin Barbecue. My BBQ joint will be a complete rip-off of Franklin Barbecue's recipes and I will only serve a maximum of 1,000 customers per day; however, my customers will only have to wait for 30 minutes maximum to get their delicious BBQ. I plan on spending $4 -$5 million to open this new BBQ joint. My business will be similar to Franklin Barbecue (almost a complete copy/rip-off) but just a maximum of 30 minutes wait time for our customers. The price of my BBQ items will only be 5% higher than Franklin Barbecue's prices. Would you pay 5% higher to be able to wait for only 30 minutes for similar grass fed BBQ beef?
I followed these suggestions, from the rub, to the temp, and time (wait till the fat splits on the top and them wrap). This has turned out as the best pork I have ever done. There are lots of videos out there but these have been the most informative ones that produce the best results I have found. Please keep them coming and I need to come stand in line at your place the next time I'm in Austin.
The first time I went to Franklin BBQ I was the last person in line right when they sold out - I asked for some brisket - They gave me around a pound of shredded brisket on a bun and only charged me 6 bucks. This guy is changing the world! I'd love to bbq with him some day.
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Hi Franklin, greatings from Bavaria. It's an amazing Video! I will try it soon
I also have a pecos which I added a 36-48" adjustable smokestack and insulated the firebox, removed the baffle plate at the exchange and all made a tremendous difference. Can now regulate Temps and cooks extremely even.
Thanks for the tips. I cooked pulled pork for first time and used your wrapping in tinfoil and grill technique. It was so useful and the bone came right off! Thanks again
I made 2 of these the other weekend on my weber smokey mountain 14" (nice little smoker) They turned out amazing...Something about homemade BBQ, it makes life worth livin
Thank you guys so much for explaining the details like why you let the meat rest so that the moisture doesn't escape I never really understood that part when I say let it rest. These are the instructions almost anyone would need to really do a good pork butt even in their own oven because I did this way with a combination of my oven and slow cooker. It was perfection!
Thanks BBQwithFranklin for sharing the info and tips! I live in the heart of the Carolinas and I followed your Pork BBQ techniques yesterday and it was soooo good!
I’m glad you don’t put sugar/brown sugar in your rub. To me it doesn’t need it. Sugar tends to burn, no rub needs it in my opinion. At the end you’re most likely to put bbq sauce(sweet baby rays) on your finished shoulder- butt anyway. There’s you’re “add sugar to” right there. Nice rub by the way. Nice finish. Makes me hungry. Try biscuits and gravy(pulled pork) instead of the sausage in it. You will thank me. The flavor is amazing. Better than sausage in my opinion.
This is the first video I ever watched 10 years ago when I did my first low and slow..... here I am today going back to it because it's ROCK SOLID advice
I worked a rodeo concert event , got set up with tent etc , when my boss told/ asked / surprised me to cook 10,000 lbs pork butt , I said I never had , he showed me a huge rotisserie , boxes of spices , and freezer truck of meat , at least I had a meat thermometer , he said you are smart you will work it out , OK , First Im going to need some beer , then a friend to talk to , then some more beer for friend , and cigarettes as he smokes , and some money for him as he is working. And a nice hotel room with pool when we are done with weekend , for 2 nights and dinner ,and more beer and cigarettes . We did the deal , had a lovely long night , security kept coming over when will it be ready , 4 am , then I do next batch . I slept maybe 4 hours in 2 days pretty good For my first time , the pork bone slid out clean , just so juicy its hard do mess a butt . yes I used the water method keep it moist.. he made 100G , I think my costs about a 3G, Ikept 2g should have asked for more than cigarettes.
I am a huge fan of Carolina style bbq. Dry Rub Ribs. I spritz with apple cider vinegar. My wife said that salt and pepper seasoned ribs are the best I have ever made. Aaron tells you what he likes and tells you to do what you like. I think that is why Aaron is one of my favorites to watch and gain knowledge from since there are no judgments.
First thing i ever cooked in my WSM. Watched the video 3 times. Followed the recipe exactly with a 9.5 lb pork butt. As my wife said, " This is the best pulled pork ive ever had." Unbelievably good and tender. Shredded it with a pair of tongs and a fork.
Gotta emphasize because there's a lot of rivalry with states like Tennessee and the Carolinas. Those are the states that claim pork. TX is all about the beef, those other states are all about the pork. We don't do the same things, so I'm sure there will be people claiming he's not doing it "right".
Thank you for these videos. I do my BBQ on a 40 year old Weber Kettle with a flapper grille from Home Depot with a temperature gauge I installed in the lid. Other than that, I just did what Aaron does here and my butt is wonderful. I just keep it at around 275, maintain the smoke until the fat cracks, and wrap it and toss it in the oven ( since no smoke is required) pull it out at 190-200 degrees and rest it for a couple of hours. Its a bit more work maintaining even temp and smoke with the little Weber, but it works. BBQ is not such a black art as to be inaccessible to most folks, and these videos make that known. It's a bunch of work, but the reward is worth it, especially up here in MN where there isn't a whole lot of good BBQ available. BTW, ever notice how many people from around Austin have a nearly complete lack of the southern drawl? Aaron sounds like he could pass for being from Wisconsin or something. Never says "Y'all".....amazing!
Over 7 years later and lots of pork butts, this is still my go-to for pulled pork. Awesome recipe.
You prefer oak or mesquite?
The basics are almost always the best
11 years in I watch the video every time I use this recipe, and I still cringe when Franklin grabs the bone with his bare hands.
Me too lol
Best thing about being quarantined, more time to smoke various meats.
true dat
Just got a 25lb value pack 😬
Yes! Lol
Yessir! Already smoked ribs and 2 pork shoulders lol
Smoke some jerky too!
Love how MasterClass just re-shot these and charge people to watch, thank you Aaron for doing this 7 years ago!!
Ben Mills these were originally created with/by PBS. Remember this the next time someone wants to cut NEA or CPB funding.
MasterClass has a little more info, it's worth watching imho.
I you want to thank him, why not support him by paying for the MasterClass? That’s how people earn a living.
@@girodavivere ....CUT IT NOW!!! along with the dept of ed,
MasterClass goes into super detail so anyone could do it.
I remember a customer complaining that they didn't want to eat pulled pork, because it's pork butt. They thought it was the ass. So they demanded ham. Ham is pork ass.
dadoody lmbo
LMAO!!!
customer was american?
dadoody HAHA
Glenn Johan obviously not a real one.
I would just like to thank you!
I studied this video and learned a lot!
My first attempt at a pork butt was a success.
My confidence is at an all time high thanks to you and videos!
Thanks again!
AMEN!! smoking my first pork butt this weekend but Franklin's book ( which I was given before I knew his videos were here ) saved me from making terminal mistakes with my first brisket years ago!
@Texas CAT Manuals Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto
I know right! I learned a lot. I enjoyed every single moment of this video and did it at home on my day off.
It's a shame he stopped making videos because he's easily the best at this that I've seen, and on top of that he's a genuine, good person. need more people like him. definitely gonna have to try Franklin bbq at some point in my life.
Guess what, he's making them again! Both on here and for the PBS Foods channel, so check out both! He uses the BBQ with Franklin name over there as well with a logo in the thumbnail of every episode to indicate it's him, as well as the title of course. Makes it super easy to skim for the multiple different series they have on the channel
There are plenty of good bbq places full of "genuine, good people." The only reason he took off is because of his soyboy looks and somehow that got all the Austin lefties in a swoon, because finally they could eat bbq that wasn't made by those nasty Texas people outside the cloistered safety of Austin "weirdness."
I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've watched this episode.
@JavaCorps I hate the 3 hrs wait. I want to bring better BBQ and less wait time to the Franklin Barbecue's customers. Is that so wrong? What's wrong with good old fashion competition? Franklin Barbecue Fanboy are willing to wait 3 hrs for Franklin's Tubesteak, because for every hour that you wait for your order, you're getting Fuc!! up the A$$ by Franklin. Your time must not be worth much for you to wait 3 hrs. I will be opening a BBQ restaurant and will be located within 100 yards of Franklin Barbecue. My BBQ joint will be a complete
rip-off of Franklin Barbecue's recipes and I will only serve a maximum of 1,000 customers per day; however, my customers will only have to wait for 30 minutes
maximum to get their delicious BBQ. I plan on spending $4 -$5 million to open this new BBQ joint. My business will be similar to Franklin Barbecue (almost a complete
copy/rip-off) but just a maximum of 30 minutes wait time for our customers. The price of my BBQ items will only be 5% higher than Franklin Barbecue's prices. Would you pay 5% higher to be able to wait for only 30 minutes for similar grass fed BBQ beef?
JavaCorps I think I watch it once a month....lol
Still watching it obsessively in 2019?
Me too
@@littlegayfairy LOL! Idiot.
I made this today following the instructions to a T. In at 9, wrapped at 2, done at 6. Served to friends and it was the best that I’ve ever done. Collard greens, cole slaw, green beans, rice-a perfect summer dinner, served outdoors.
Franklin is the goat.. coming from a professional chef he is on point. I wouldn't want to compete with this guy.
How many lb was your pork Butt
I smoked a pork butt today and it was absolutely fantastic with his recipe and also the timing with the foil. Shoulder blade came right off. It took exactly 8 hours to get to 200 degrees internal in an electric smoker at max power. I used minced garlic and onion and turned out fine.
You are the KING Aaron!
Doesn’t matter what you cook your knowledge is unbeatable! Thank you!
Even when you don’t need to this guys vids are always a nice refresher
Perfectly done...NO MUSTARD, thank you, oil works great. AND he's using an Old Country Pecos smoker, man, this is great! Love these no-thermometer techniques too, I really believe that temps only matter right at the very end for doneness. Awesome vid, I learn more from Franklin and the Mad BBQ Scientist guy than anyone else
I just finished making this for my family for 4th of July, and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for the tips Aaron!
LOVE this easy recipe. Today, I am doing it for the second time and cannot wait to hear what my guests think. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!
About how long in foil wrap does it it go? I can’t seem to find that in the video?
Franklin, I just wanted to say how happy I was with this recipe. I've cooked 3 pork shoulders now, one was a Memphis style, the other a Carolina style. I tried your method today. The cooking time was a little longer then expected. I was patient and The shoulder was cooked perfectly. The flavor was EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WISHING FOR! I hope you continue making videos in the future!
Aaron is truly a BBQ genius. Great video!
So my first attempt at pulled pork. So, I followed this to a T and guess what! Mr. Franklin you are the man. It did not last long at all. It came out so good and it did exacly as it should. Bone came out no issues, pulled right apart and the moisture of the meat was perfect. Just a great video on how to do this.
I used hickory. It was all I had at the time lol.
siroz1 FYI all reading this: Hickory is a classic wood to make ham. If you're looking for that taste then proceed if not use another wood.
Yes, hickory is good. I use on my ribs as well.
siroz1 Ed Floody ***** BBQwithFranklin Should I wait until the 5 hour mark to spritz down my pork butts, or should I be spraying them earlier than that? Thanks guys
Noah Escamilla Large pork cuts like butts and shoulders are full of fat. Its this fat, smoke and crust (Maillard reaction) which makes all meats taste good. I'm not a big spritzer because it stops or at least prolongs this crust and I'm just lazy. Pork is very forgiving and hard to mess up. But there is good pork and excellent pork. Try them both out and make some notes so you can replicate the one you like the most. It will probably be the roast that you were most hungry when you ate it. Have fun and I'm sure you're enjoying it as I type this.
This is the only pulled pork video to be watching. So good!
2 a.m. this morning: HEB app showed delivery windows open TODAY.
2:01 a.m: Started trying to decide what to smoke on my Weber today.
2:45 a.m: Finished watching this video.
3:00 a.m.: Ordered Pork Butt from HEB.
9:30 a.m.: Received 9 lb. Pork Butt.
11:00 a.m.: Finished modifying my Weber Kettle to fit my new Thermoworks Billow (*of course* I couldn't find a stepper bit, but persevered w/ drill bits and a Dremel :).
11:30 a.m.: Had temp to 260°. Put Pork Butt on.
7:37 p.m.: Pulled finished Pork Butt off the heat (cooked to 202°, otherwise followed these instructions, almost exactly).
8:09 p.m.: Couldn't stand letting it rest anymore. Proceeded to shred/pull the whole chunk 'o meat.
9:00 p.m.: Finished eating WAY too much of the best pulled pork I've ever made (thanks to Aaron!!!), and putting away about 5 lbs. for leftovers. Must've lost over a lb. of total weight to liquid/fat rendering. Three of us must've eaten close to a pound each.
I've made three briskets and this Pork Butt so far during the stay-at-home orders. Got pork ribs (babybacks) coming Tuesday, and will try not to eat them all in one sitting. :)
God bless Texas. God bless BBQ.
Jesus Christ man... how fucked is your sleeping schedule.
Brother Franklin, you are a brilliant professor of culinary simplicity & excellence! Thrilled with this basic Central Texas style dry rub and "leave it alone technique"...just fantastic. I have used this approach on my offset as well as my Traeger. It is consistently rock solid. Perfect for guests & company since it will exceed expectations if done with simplicity & compliance.
That’s probably the best explanation I have ever seen. Love the breakdown of rub ingredients and even though I’ve done dozens of butts I never knew that tip about the fat splitting! .
I have learned so much from this man. I originally viewed his shows on PBS and have been referring to these videos time and again. Keep it simple is how I roll, thanks to Aaron. I learned how to wrap brisket in butcher paper from him, and my friends all say my brisket is as good or better than any restaurant. I will be smoking a pork butt very soon using his methods.
I've tried everyone of your videos and the have come out amazing!!!
Fadi Khouri Glad you have made use of our tutorials and have enjoyed the results. We will have full episodes premiering on our site every week: video.klru.tv/program/bbq-franklin/
-team BBQF
***** hu hum. He said butt.
Fadi Khouri Check out his cookbook! It is available on Amazon. I ordered Mr. Franklin's cookbook one month ago. My smoker better get ready. It is going into overtime!
+BBQwithFranklin Hey Aaron, this link is dead
Huuuu
Just smoked a pork butt for a July 4th party following the guidelines presented here by Franklin and I have to say (along with several neighbors) that it was absolutely delicious. Everyone raved about it. I will be doing again for sure.
I'm going to try it this weekend. Any advice?
@@timothybueschel7114 The only advice I could give is to follow his instructions. Basic rub, 275 for about 5 hours, pull and double wrap in foil, put back on for about 3 hours or until it reached 195. I was not able to monitor it so it didn't get spritzed with anything and was still juicy. If you are going to be around it wouldn't hurt to spray it every hour for the first 5 hours. You will love it. It falls off of the bone and is great. Good Luck and be sure to let me know how it turned out.
@@molliesdad4702 ty, will do.
I do all my butts at 225-230 for an hour per pound! Also to expand on something he mentioned in this video... I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS leave my butts in the foil after they have reached 190-195 and wrap them tight in a towel and put it in a cooler for an hour before pulling it! Letting the meat rest is by far the most important part of the entire cook! Also when mine reaches about 160 when I go to wrap it I coat the top of it with brown sugar and honey to give it a little sweetness!
@@timothybueschel7114 well Timothy?? How was it?
Pork lends itself to a sweeter rub, beef lends itself better to the savory type rub like a simple salt and pepper rub. Good BBQ doesn't need sauce but it does work well with sauce and or a glaze. Franklin's BBQ is excellent as is many commercial run establishments in the South. But the best BBQ, and for that matter the best meals I've had was always made by the home cook with local ingredients and the care and love they put into it.
I'm watching this from 9 years ago and been using this video for 2 years to help coach me through family gatherings. Much thank you from S.E. Texas
I made this today. Everyone loved it. Cheers from Schertz and Marion!
love that guys enthusiasm, jokes and not overdoing things! that's rare for youtube:)
Congratulations on your videos. Thank you for making me understand BBQ in Texas style. From Angra dos Reis - Brazil
Alexandre Northfleet awesome
Great directions, smoked several pork butts following Franklin instructions, came out great every time. Simple and effective. Thank you.
I made this yesterday for the 4th of July, 1st time making pulled pork. Had an 8 lbs pork butt, followed the recipe/temperature almost exactly. Had the bark, fat separation around 5-6 hours, wrapped it and cooked until internal temperature was 205 Degrees F. It turned out amazing and juicy, the bark mixed in with the inside meat made it taste amazing. Good smoke flavor too. Started my fire at 4 AM, it was done around 12:30 PM. So a little over 8 hours cooking.
I use mustard on mine to help create the bark. However I would never question Aaron Franklin over BBQ so I've no doubt that tasted great.
I pickle red onions to go with mine btw. Just slice the onion thin and in half and pickle in some vinegar and salt with a little sugar (I said a little!). A hour in the brine and they go great on the pork. Or on the side.
No injections, no brown sugar, no sauce. Just a simple rub and a hardwood fire... This is real barbecue!
I noticed he didn't cut out that section of arteries up behind that Money Muscle. I wonder why.
@@edmatthews4640 I've cooked a lot of these and I have never seen this behind the money muscle. I think that the butchers in this area remove them before sale...
Injections and sauces are amazing
Amen!
No...body asked you
Thanks for the tip about letting the pork rest before you shred it. I never knew that and yeah, you're right, sometimes mine does come out a little dry but I didn't know why. Thanks again!
Wow, he really looks like an Aaron... His parents did a good job naming him.
+Mike Hawk Lol
+Mike Hawk He looks more like a Karl.
***** Lol Said the guy who has the same name
Or more like a becky
Surprisingly, I agree. I look exactly like him, just a little bigger.
Glad i came across this video! Going to try my first one using this method. Simple and easy.
Great video Aaron. I've watched a lot of videos on youtube about smoking meat by far the one on your channels are the simplest and straight to the point videos. I made my own smoker since where Im from(Asuncion, Paraguay) I've never seen a smoker. I raise my own pigs and after 3 years I was trying to find someway of smoking pork similar to the way you guys do it up in the US. The hardest thing of smoking here in Paraguay is finding the correct wood to burn. I tried Ipe wood and I can say it has been the best smoked pork that I have ever tried. Thanks for all the tips.
It disgusts me sometimes how effortless BBQ is for this man. I was about five of these deep before I got one I was happy with. What a legend.
I'm sure he's had a ton of failures too. The only way to achieve greatness is to fail over and over again but to use those failures to learn what works.
I LOVE this series! I'm not a stranger to BBQ by any means but watching these videos is like having Steven Hawking help you with your math homework! Big respect for this guy....I aspire to bring REAL BBQ to my area someday soon and I always envisioned it to be in the model of this master of meat....
We makei it in our oven - exact directions , comes out exactly and delicious! Our gratitude and thanks, family favorite here.
Doing my first Boston butt today and nervous as heck. My big green egg just stares at me looking for the challenge today. I met Aaron last year at his shop and the guy is touched by BBQ Jesus. The way his pork develops that bark with the basics in rub is unmatched. After watching so many other videos on how to do pork butt, none of them look as good as Aaron's. Think of it as Timothy Dalton to Sean Connery...Aaron is all lip smackin' classic James Bond and very simple and the real-deal...and having tried and see the process in person was spiritual for me. Wish me luck today!
GOOD LUCK TODAY!
Use this method and came out awesome! Aaron is the man!! Keep it simple salt and pepper and other small things no biggie!!
Who watches cooking videos when they're really hungry?
Ethan Golly hahahhaha me
I should probably be hungry more often, but I've been doing too much grilling and barbecuing lately... I caught a mean case of the meats and am here because misery loves company, or some such.
WR3ND i am eating pasta....and watching this
You mean when you've been smoking a load of weed
I watch cooking videos and GET hungry..
Got me a stick burner... watched your video about 20 times... made your recipe... maybe the best pulled pork I’ve ever eaten!! Aaron Franklin, my family thanks you!!!
Glad to see someone leave the fat on after smoking it. Never understood when people pull it all out. The fat is what makes it so delicious. Great video.
My Husband and I just came back from Austin Texas and one of the guys at the airport rental car service let us know that he learned how to bbq from your videos and man am I happy he mentioned it. Texan bbq is FREAKIN DELICIOUS!!!
Just smoked my first pork butt yesterday. Came out great. Thanks for the video!!!
I had never smoked Butt let me tell you I did two at the same time. I followed this to the teeth and...PERFECTION!!! 🙌🏾 I bought this cheap styrofoam chest and threw them both in there to rest. I was so tired I let rest over an hour 😂😂JUICY! The bone slide out like butter!! Best pull pork I ever had!! Thanks Aaron this how we roll in Texas babee! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I've left then in a cooler, wrapped in towels for 4 hours once, still too hot to touch!!
I'm a muslim but i gave it thumps up just for this guy
Hahaha.. Same here.. Btw.. Damn!! You look gorgeous..(If that is you in the pic)
Ghost Protocol thank you ! Yes that is me
U r welcome.. I am assuming Arab descent.. From where?
Ghost Protocol from Saudi Arabia but i live in the States
Sarah Osama and I live in Saudi Arabia :-D
Giving this a try tomorrow. Glad I found this video! Thanks Aaron for sharing your recipes!
i have been smoking pork for years and was always using a brown sugar base rub. i got kind of tired of that so i figured i would change it up. so i watched this video about 2-3 months ago and i have only been using your style rub since. all my friends and family like it better and it is very simple, easy and tasty. one thing is, i use hickory. i live in connecticut so i dont think that kind of rub is common. thanks Aaron
also after i wrap my meat in foil i discontinue the use of wood and switch to charcoal because your not going to put any more flavoring and its just a waste. i only do this cause i buy my wood in the store and its cheaper to do it that way for me. $20 for a bag of wood and about $8-9 for charcoal.
polaris0622 Check craigslist for cheaper wood.
i like how you take the time to explain everything even what you used for the ingredients thanks allot.
Awesome Aaron you are the king next time I am in Austin i'll be in line Thanks for sharing your experience with us foodies.
Better get there early.
It's good but it ain't worth waiting hours upon hours for
@@Random_Things1001 yes it is
Gotta say, I love your sense of humor and the videos! Thank you .
I always keep a box of latex gloves in my kitchen cabinet, and at least 20% of the time I actually remember to use them.
One of the best videos on RUclips. I keep coming back here and have cooked these butts for years now. They are always amazing. One day I’ll make it to that line in Austin.
Aaron's tips and recipes are fantastic! Some people have asked what kind of wood Aaron uses: He prefers post oak (readily available in Texas by the truck-load) for smoking. Occasionally he will use hickory. I changed to post oak, and now use it exclusively.
I'm in SoCal, I use mesquite. We have so many trees in this area. I just wait for a windstorm and then go out with my chainsaw to collect. I like Hickory too, but I have to buy it in chunk at home depot.
Use what is local. If you are further up north you will want Apple or Cherry. Down south it is Oak, Hickory, and Mesquite. Don't just emulate the top chefs, if there is a local flavor or spice preference tie it into your meat. Good BBQ comes from the soul and your local culture is part of that.
Love your technical advice, your humor moments (and your bbq) !!
Franklin seems like the Yoda of BBQ
Nah. Myron Mixon is the Yoda of BBQ. More like Luke Skywalker
@valsorim I hate the 3 hrs wait. I want to bring better BBQ and less wait time to the Franklin Barbecue's customers. Is that so wrong? What's wrong with good old fashion competition? Franklin Barbecue Fanboy are willing to wait 3 hrs for Franklin's Tubesteak, because for every hour that you wait for your order, you're getting Fuc!! up the A$$ by Franklin. Your time must not be worth much for you to wait 3 hrs. I will be opening a BBQ restaurant and will be located within 100 yards of Franklin Barbecue. My BBQ joint will be a complete
rip-off of Franklin Barbecue's recipes and I will only serve a maximum of 1,000 customers per day; however, my customers will only have to wait for 30 minutes
maximum to get their delicious BBQ. I plan on spending $4 -$5 million to open this new BBQ joint. My business will be similar to Franklin Barbecue (almost a complete
copy/rip-off) but just a maximum of 30 minutes wait time for our customers. The price of my BBQ items will only be 5% higher than Franklin Barbecue's prices. Would you pay 5% higher to be able to wait for only 30 minutes for similar grass fed BBQ beef?
@littlegayfairy You literally post this same shit on every fucking video. Are you desperate for attention or what?
@@littlegayfairy I don't think you understand what it takes to open a restaraunt let alone to optimize the BBQ process.
There's a reason people wait in line at Franklin's. It's consistently the BEST in Texas!!
I followed these suggestions, from the rub, to the temp, and time (wait till the fat splits on the top and them wrap). This has turned out as the best pork I have ever done. There are lots of videos out there but these have been the most informative ones that produce the best results I have found. Please keep them coming and I need to come stand in line at your place the next time I'm in Austin.
HEB Brand "Hill Country Fare" on those powders lol.
Nothing (Howard E.) BUTT the best!
Let's you know ur in Texas
The first time I went to Franklin BBQ I was the last person in line right when they sold out - I asked for some brisket - They gave me around a pound of shredded brisket on a bun and only charged me 6 bucks. This guy is changing the world! I'd love to bbq with him some day.
Hi Franklin, greatings from Bavaria. It's an amazing Video! I will try it soon
Did you try it? Greetings from Texas.
Used this method this weekend. Best pork shoulder I ever cooked. Thx for the video.
We MUST have more videos BBQwithFranklin!!
I just ordered a Traeger smoker after watching your videos. Time to enjoy retirement. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Is it me or does Aaron remind you of Seth MacFarlane.... Strange.. Loving this meat channel haha
I also have a pecos which I added a 36-48" adjustable smokestack and insulated the firebox, removed the baffle plate at the exchange and all made a tremendous difference. Can now regulate Temps and cooks extremely even.
I love how you reference everything as being from "central Texas" love it!
Thanks for the tips. I cooked pulled pork for first time and used your wrapping in tinfoil and grill technique. It was so useful and the bone came right off! Thanks again
I'm from st louis and my favorite bbq is a pulled pork sandwich. No question
I made 2 of these the other weekend on my weber smokey mountain 14" (nice little smoker)
They turned out amazing...Something about homemade BBQ, it makes life worth livin
you got a Texan, a vegan, and a crossfitter all in the same room, how do you know??? because they all tell you within the first 10 seconds
Hey! I'm Texan, and I... see what you did there...
Lmao truth
Good one 😂😂😂
Grundy Malone the vegan couldn’t kill a animal let alone another human and they are too weak from lack of protein lol
Only 82 likes. That's crazy as it's the truth.
Thank you guys so much for explaining the details like why you let the meat rest so that the moisture doesn't escape I never really understood that part when I say let it rest. These are the instructions almost anyone would need to really do a good pork butt even in their own oven because I did this way with a combination of my oven and slow cooker. It was perfection!
Girls, if a man can't cook...he ain't gonna be good at anything else either! Heed my words and be happy.
Son
You crack me up with your slight touch of humour.I am going to try this recipe today whilst walking backwards.Thanks for the video
I love this show. He’s like the bob ross of BBQ
True that, save for Bob Ross liked blazing herb; Aaron just loves his beer. God Bless Texas.
The HCF garlic and onion powder is the best for rubs! I'm so thankful we have HEB here in central Texas.
...since we're in Texas
Thanks BBQwithFranklin for sharing the info and tips! I live in the heart of the Carolinas and I followed your Pork BBQ techniques yesterday and it was soooo good!
I’m glad you don’t put sugar/brown sugar in your rub. To me it doesn’t need it. Sugar tends to burn, no rub needs it in my opinion. At the end you’re most likely to put bbq sauce(sweet baby rays) on your finished shoulder- butt anyway. There’s you’re “add sugar to” right there. Nice rub by the way. Nice finish. Makes me hungry. Try biscuits and gravy(pulled pork) instead of the sausage in it. You will thank me. The flavor is amazing. Better than sausage in my opinion.
tried this recipe last night and it was the best pulled pork i've ever had.
“It’s a huge piece of meat, it can handle a lot of rub”
That’s what she said
@@darrenXparker damn it that was my joke
I'm 7 years late watching this video, but you sir are the master!
Love your videos!! That looks heavenly!!
This is the first video I ever watched 10 years ago when I did my first low and slow..... here I am today going back to it because it's ROCK SOLID advice
I worked a rodeo concert event , got set up with tent etc , when my boss told/ asked / surprised me to cook 10,000 lbs pork butt , I said I never had , he showed me a huge rotisserie , boxes of spices , and freezer truck of meat , at least I had a meat thermometer , he said you are smart you will work it out , OK ,
First Im going to need some beer , then a friend to talk to , then some more beer for friend , and cigarettes as he smokes , and some money for him as he is working. And a nice hotel room with pool when we are done with weekend , for 2 nights and dinner ,and more beer and cigarettes . We did the deal , had a lovely long night , security kept coming over when will it be ready , 4 am , then I do next batch . I slept maybe 4 hours in 2 days pretty good
For my first time , the pork bone slid out clean , just so juicy its hard do mess a butt . yes I used the water method keep it moist..
he made 100G , I think my costs about a 3G, Ikept 2g should have asked for more than cigarettes.
This might be the worst story I've ever read.
I am a huge fan of Carolina style bbq. Dry Rub Ribs. I spritz with apple cider vinegar. My wife said that salt and pepper seasoned ribs are the best I have ever made. Aaron tells you what he likes and tells you to do what you like. I think that is why Aaron is one of my favorites to watch and gain knowledge from since there are no judgments.
"annnnnd shred it to bitsies."
First thing i ever cooked in my WSM. Watched the video 3 times. Followed the recipe exactly with a 9.5 lb pork butt. As my wife said, " This is the best pulled pork ive ever had." Unbelievably good and tender. Shredded it with a pair of tongs and a fork.
I'm glad they don't have screens you can smell from....watching this is torture to my taste buds.
MrYoumitube long long time ago there was such a thing that was talked about called digi scents I don't know what ever happened to it...
Just a refresher… always nice visiting Mr Franklin.
Come back to RUclips Aaron!
Fantastic and simple method. I'm making today. Thanks for sharing!
sorry didnt catch that are you in texas by any chance ?????????????????
Of course he's the pride of Texas!!
Gotta emphasize because there's a lot of rivalry with states like Tennessee and the Carolinas. Those are the states that claim pork.
TX is all about the beef, those other states are all about the pork. We don't do the same things, so I'm sure there will be people claiming he's not doing it "right".
He's in Texas?
What, do they like black pepper there or something?
Aaron,
OMG. Stayed up last night with a 8 pounder. Best I ever made and made for a great breakfast for 10. Thank you!!!
The best thing about being quarantined is having more time to smoke weed
Tell me Hank," Why do ya drink, why do roll smoke?
Thank you for these videos. I do my BBQ on a 40 year old Weber Kettle with a flapper
grille from Home Depot with a temperature gauge I installed in the lid. Other than that, I just did what Aaron does here and my butt is wonderful. I just keep it at around 275, maintain the smoke until the fat cracks, and wrap it and toss it in the oven ( since no smoke is required) pull it out at 190-200 degrees and rest it for a couple of hours. Its a bit more work maintaining even temp and smoke with the little Weber, but it works. BBQ is not such a black art as to be inaccessible to most folks, and these videos make that known. It's a bunch of work, but the reward is worth it, especially up here in MN where there isn't a whole lot of good BBQ available.
BTW, ever notice how many people from around Austin have a nearly complete lack of the southern drawl? Aaron sounds like he could pass for being from Wisconsin or something. Never says "Y'all".....amazing!
What is with the 56 thumbs down? Vegetarians?
hurdman Food nazis. They don't like Texas, and they don't like fat, and they don't like YOU enjoying yourself. "STEP AWAY FROM THAT BEER, SODBUSTER!"
BlueBustard Damn food nazis...
hurdman Right? Haters from Kansas City or Carolina? LOL
VyperVenom hey I'm from Kansas city and I know Franklin has the best bbq.
+hurdman
Because they are in their moms basement eating Generic Mac-n-Cheese watching this on RUclips.
I watch this and follow it and my pork butts went from average to amazing. Aaron Franklin is the man for Texas Bar BQ!