I haven't done a butt in quite some time, due to Egg issues. The last one I smoked, I did an overnight brine, then injected with apple juice.  I think I just used a store bought butt rub for seasoning.

I've been an advocate of this for quite some time; however, the wife is not on board.

She probably thinks that it is not all that it is cracked up to be.  Still, it stinks that you have to face that rejection.  Might I suggest more brown-nosing to get in her good graces?

It feels appropriate to resurrect this thread, as I am expecting a beautiful weekend filled with a daddy/daughter date, Sweet Creek, college football, nipple hardening chills at morning & night, IPA's, the fireplace & the chiminea crackling with a cheery roar, and at some point, I am going to put a well-rubbed butt on the Egg.  Life is good. 

Now, getting more into the butt.... One thing I really enjoy about cooking is experimenting with new recipes.  My goal is to create a dish so good that my loved ones cry tears of joy.  Wanting to open this conversation back up for recipe suggestions, tips, etc. 

Georgia @ Texas
I will believe Georgia can't go get a game like this when it happens. Take out a quarter and one play late against Bama and they win that game. Yeah, the Mutts don't have the NFL-level defense they've fielded for a few years, but they are still really stout. Texas has played as consistently as any team in the nation so far. Credit is due to the Horns. With all that, I'm taking Georgia to find a way to get the win probably by knocking Quinn into the next year.
 
Alabama @ Tennessee
Tennessee is a fraud. Sorry, not sorry. Bama isn't the Saban-Bama, but they still really good and that offense can flash fry teams if they are invested. After two lousy games, I expect the Tahd to be on full tilt in Rocky Top. I'll believe Bama is dead when I see them in the cold, cold ground.

Auburn @ Missouri
Missouri is better but not by as much as people think. Everyone expects Auburn to find a new way to screw this up and in some ways, that's fair. However, I think coming after a week off, whatever tricks Hugh and co. have will be on display here. I'm taking the Orange and Blue Tigers over the Black & Gold variety in a last ditch of hope for the season. Auburn wins in a slight shocker.

Michigan @ Illinois
Ole Bert's Illini are a tough bunch. All Michigan has left is a stout run game. This is old school football from the Big Ten like we knew it back in the day. I expect a low scoring affair and will go with the Wolverines in a close one.

LSU @ Arkansas
LSU is riding high off the euphoria of driving the stake into Ole Miss last week. They need to pay attention lest Pittman's Hogs (coming off a bye) run them ragged. LSU doesn't have a great defense, still, and the offense can be pressured which is something Arkansas is pretty good at doing this year. Call me crazy, Call me Betty, Call me Al. I'm calling the Hogs in this one.

Notre Dame @ Georgia Tech
Another familiar foes match up for the week and one the Domers have owned (30-6-1 through the years). The Yellow Jackets are improving but Notre Dame's defense is legit (the NIU game not withstanding) and they get enough out of Riley "Should Have Been Ours" Leonard and the run game to shorten contests to their favor. I like Notre Dame here.

I'm two minutes from Hank's right now. 

Their stuff durable?

So far we love it. Only been 6 months.
The pieces are great for bigger folks.