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Turbo Butt - Sugar Burn Temp?

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corey24
corey24 Posts: 386
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Hey guys - I have a family cookout on Sunday and will have limited time so I look to do a couple turbo butts. This would be my 1st time doing turbo-method.  I usually use John Henry's Pecan Rub or Ployboys Yardbird both which have sugar.  At what point do you have to worry about the sugar burning? You guys using 325-250 dome temps for this or grate temps for turbo?

This meal would be at 6:00.  I will most likely put butt's on around 9 or so.....if I see these are really moving along fast can I lower temp back down to 250 or so.  If the temp fluctuates between 250 and 350 does it really hurt much?  Also, how long is ok to FTC?  Ideally I would like to get them off and do some wings and pig shots for appetizers.

Thanks!!

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @corey24
    Im going to give you a guide that i use and has served me well. Im sure some will disagree with this but its the way i do it.
    225-250 All the sugar you want.
    250-275 Medium amount of sugar.
    275-300 Very little sugar.
    300+ I avoid sugar all together until the end.
    I would go into more detail but im at work. Hope this helps my friend.

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  • Cookinbob
    Cookinbob Posts: 1,691
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    I did 2 turbo yesterday with a fair amount of sugar in the rub.  for the last hour or so grate temp was around 350.  The sugar did burn, but the black bark is delicious - I ate a lot while I was pullingimage
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
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    Part of the "turbo" method I've practiced is that the meat is foiled for a period to speed it thru the stall. To avoid burnt sugar, I'll suggest cooking no higher than 300, and  foil when the meat reaches 190. Then unfoil, and finish. Cooler will be fine.
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