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Turbo Butt----Temp got out of control!!!

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Mayberry
Mayberry Posts: 750
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I settled in the Egg at 350 and put my butts on.  I monitored it for about 15 minutes and it was climbing back to temp, so I went to take a shower.  Apparently, my Maverick alarm wasn't set properly, because I came out and the Egg was 430 dome temp.  It could have been that high for 30 minutes or so.  The outside of the butts are brown, with a few slightly darker spots.  Did that burst of high heat ruin them, and dry them out, or do you think they are okay?  I am lowering temp now, only an hour into the cook.  If it matters, I have 2 butts on, for a total of 17 lbs raw weight.  I'm hoping these aren't ruined.  They are for dinner with friends, and giving some to neighbors and a sweet old lady who gives me Master's badges every year.  
Athens, GA
XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Just drop your temp back down and continue. This early in the cook you will be fine.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 750
    edited April 2018
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    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 750
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    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,378
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    Only issue could be if you had sugar in your rub.  That temp would cause it to burn, otherwise have at it and enjoy.  Besides when you pull 'em if you need to you can add some sauce to moisten.  FWIW-
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    Looks good. Keep going til you hit 195-200 and you'll be golden. 

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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 750
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    using Dizzy Dust as rub.  I' pretty sure it has sugar in it.  Fat cap is down, so that will probably need to be removed completely, as I'm sure it's going to be black and charred.  Hoping it turns out okay.  I've never screwed up a butt before, and don't want to start now.  
    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    It'll be fine. I do my 8 pound turbos at 320°, on the egg between 9-10AM and they're done by about 5:30-6PM

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Photo Egg
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    How did it turn out?
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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