I only peeked once so far, and that was to give it a quick baste with some Carolina bbq sauce and check the temp of the meat. It’s at 120 degrees 4 1/2 hours in.
Carolina makes good BBQ.
I say that and Im in Tx!
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NO! NO! NO! All wrong. NO bbq sauce!!! Go to LA CAJA CHINA and click on the video link next to where it says "Throwdown With Bobby Flay." Bobby Flay and Robert Guerra have a throwdown using La Caja China. And guess what each of them are cooking? PORK SHOULDER. You definitely need to watch this video on that site. However, I warn you. After watching how the pork shoulder is cooked in La Caja China, and the incredible results, you will feel incredibly inadequate.
BTW, I told my wife I will be buying her a La Caja China after she passes her X-Ray license exam. She came within three points of passing last time so I think she will do it this time. Oh, and you can also convert La Caja China into a smoker with a kit they sell on their site.