Tasso

Description
Tasso is a highly seasoned, intensely flavored smoked pork. It adds a wonderful flavor to a variety of dishes. Tasso is used extensively in Louisiana cooking.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes: 30 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 x 10 lb pork butt roast

Brine

 * 1¾ cup curing salt
 * 1½ cups granulated sugar
 * 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
 * 2 tbsp onion powder
 * 2 tbsp garlic powder
 * 1 gallon water

Rub

 * 2 tbsp ground mace
 * 2 tbsp garlic powder
 * 2 tbsp onion powder
 * 2 tbsp smoked paprika
 * 1 tbsp dried sage
 * 1 tbsp dried thyme
 * 1 tbsp honey

Directions

 * 1) In a medium bowl, combine salt, sugar, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and water.
 * 2) Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the water.
 * 3) Pour brine over pork.
 * 4) Allow pork to soak in brine for one week in the refrigerator.
 * 5) Remove pork from brine, then discard brine.
 * 6) Rinse and pat dry the pork.
 * 7) Heat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225°F.

Rub

 * 1) In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.
 * 2) Evenly coat the pork with the rub and work it in with your fingers.
 * 3) Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.
 * 4) Smoke at 200 to 225°F.
 * 5) For 12 hours, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160°F.