I Smoked 17 LBS of Pork… Then Left for the Philippines! 🇵🇭

I'm smoking 17 pounds of Texas-style BBQ pork shoulder for 30 people… but there's a catch. The party isn't for another WEEK, and I'll be in the Philippines when it happens! 🇵🇭🔥 One of my good friends is having his first baby, and my wife is helping throw his baby shower. I volunteered to handle the BBQ, so today I'm showing you how I smoke a massive batch of pulled pork on my Traeger and prepare it ahead of time without sacrificing all that smoky flavor. We're using Meat Church Honey Hog seasoning, building some incredible bark, wrapping the pork, and shredding everything with the juices and extra seasoning. Then I'll show you how I vacuum-seal the pulled pork so it's ready for the party. Of course, my kids had to be the official taste testers. 😂 And after a few adjustments, I think we nailed it! But this vlog is about a little more than barbecue. I also wanted to share a personal update. I recently lost my job after 12 years working in corporate America. It's been a challenging time, but cooking, making these videos, and connecting with all of you have brought me so much joy. And here's some exciting news: I'm heading BACK to the Philippines!🇵🇭 My brother Kurt has another incredible adventure planned, and I can't wait to explore more of the country, learn about Filipino food, and bring you along for the experience. One thing I've come to love about Filipino culture is how food brings people together. And honestly, that's exactly what I love about American BBQ. Cooking a big meal for family and friends is one of my favorite things in the world. Thank you for following along, supporting my family, and giving me the opportunity to share something I genuinely love doing. I appreciate you all more than you know. Maraming salamat! ❤️🇵🇭 Subscribe for more American BBQ, Filipino cooking, food adventures, and my upcoming Philippines vlogs! #TexasBBQ #PulledPork #AmericanBBQ #BBQCooking #AustinCooksAverageFood