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Pre Cook a Butt for Fest?

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Hotch
Hotch Posts: 3,564
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I am wanting to do an item at an Eggfest with pulled pork. Would it be wrong for me to pre-cook the butts and pull, then warm at the fest, assemble the product and then serve to the guests?
My concern is time. If I pre-smoke the butt, it allows me more time at the fest for other items. Looking to serve over 100 of these.
Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
BGE Chiminea
Prosper, TX
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I'd do it
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Shouldn't be a problem, just minimize the time it's in the danger zone (40*F-140*F). Both when cooling and when reheating.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    Working on the flavor profile of the glazes and a BBQ sauce. Trying different proteins and delivery methods. (No buns this time)

    Both pulled pork or a shredded chicken may work. I would think 15lbs net of pork would be a more efficient cook than 15lbs net of chicken. And more roust in the flavor profile.

    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    Opps, meant to type robust.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    I see both Butts and Brisket served at our Eggfest that way.  You can bring back up to temp in about 2.5hrs in most cases.  As mentioned just be safe with meat at all times.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    Bring back to what temp you think before the pull?
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    Just off the top of my head, those little flower shaped crispy French things like tostidos cups, a teaspoon of pork, some slaw and a few beans?

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    Thanks. Pulled Pork, I believe it will be.
    Third run for the all of the sauces and toppings tonight or tomorrow to narrow it down to the two. Looking at a nice aioli and Q sauce with the flavor profile. Hopefully we can nail it.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Sounds like a winner.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    I made Brisket Chili for the eggfest in atlanta and cooked the brisket the day prior, cut it into cubes and made the chili at the fest. That worked great.

                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    @Mickey Will we be seeing you at the Athens EGGfest?
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    We have a winner!!!
    We will be serving Baja Wave Tequila Lime Tacos.  image
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • gmac
    gmac Posts: 1,814
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    Nice. And nice pool too.
    Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • EggObsessed
    EggObsessed Posts: 786
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    @Hotch, can't wait to try your new creation in Athens!!  Sounds great.
    Kelley 
    Egging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream.  BGEs: XL, Medium,  1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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