Dry Brining Pork Shoulder Question ?

[dirtybird37]

I am dry brining two pork shoulders for a family outing this weekend. How does everyone do it and more specifically do you put them in baggies while its brining in the fridge or let it sit on a tray open to the air in the fridge ? I know kinda odd question but ive always wondered what others do ?? thanks

[EdF]

I like to leave them in the open air.

[Baltassar]

I put my on a tray in the fridge, unwrapped. Not sure it matters for pork. For chicken a few hours open in the fridge will make it easier to get crisp skin.

[Spinaker]

I like to put them in foil trays with wire racks in the bottom. Then I cover with another foil pan. Pork fat oxidizes faster than beef fat, so I try to avoid keeping it open to the air.

[dirtybird37]

I like to leave them in the open air.

I did the same the first couple of time and my "CEO" didn't like the idea of raw pork just sitting in a fridge...cant win but she loves to eat whatever i'm smoking....lolol

[HorseDoctor]

I did the same the first couple of time and my "CEO" didn't like the idea of raw pork just sitting in a fridge...cant win but she loves to eat whatever i'm smoking....lolol

Probably best to cover it then. Don't really think it alters the cook or final product much either way.

[dirtybird37]

do y'all rinse the salt off before applying your rub or just add the rub before throwing it in the smoker ?

[Spinaker]

Don't rinse. Most of the salt will be inside the meat anyway.

[HorseDoctor]

Do however, remember to use a salt free rub. You've already salted adequately for the cook.

[Mitchl]

Open air in fridge on a wire rack with paper towel underneath. all on top of a cutting board with a lip to keep juices from getting on fridge shelf.

[dirtybird37]

thanks for the reply ! im in the "trying to understand why" phase of meat smoking stage currently. Im not the smartest person in the world but when it comes to cooking i get geeky

[Pirate Scott]

I wrap mine in plastic Wrap, for ribs I put them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper an wrap loose with plastic wrap. Brisket same as pork butt.

[RonB]

I only leave two items open in the refrigerator - chicken and steak.

[cosmo]

Usually will throw it back in the bag but as many have said, do not think it makes a big difference either way

[EdF]

I think the consensus is "I do it my way" - and they all work!