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pantsypants
pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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So how long would it take and whats the difference ?

and how to go about it ? ?
Toronto
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,888
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    I turboed a 7 pounder yesterday in 5 hours 20 minutes. Indirect at 350 using inverted foil covered PS. Used Mickey's Rub and some ol' yeller mustard, and went nekked with no foil. Tasted great - once you go turbo you'll never go back!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    @RRP‌ what do you mean by " inverted foil covered plate setter "?
    Toronto
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,832
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    I'll probably only do turbo from here on. I skip the mustard and use Dizzy Pig Jamaican Firewalk.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    350 set it and forget it Usually around 45min lb.

    Not speakin for Ron but it would be legs up and the ps covered in foil

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    Besides time .
    What is the difference ?
    Do you get the same finished product ?
    Same bark ? Fat rendered ??
    Toronto
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  • AlbertaEgger
    AlbertaEgger Posts: 1,387
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    Im only an hour into these butts. 3 of them on. I might bump it up to 350 and we can have some for dinner tonight? Will I get the same bark?
    County of Parkland, Alberta, Canada
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    You get a nice crispy bark with a juicy & tender meat. I like it better than low & slow.

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
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    Better bark imo
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,888
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    Mattman3969 said:
    Not speakin for Ron but it would be legs up and the ps covered in foil
    Bingo Thanks!!!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    That's what I thought .
    Why cover the ps though ?
    Toronto
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Keeps the PS clean.
    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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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    ok i am in for this Turbo business.

    350 indirect .... is that all i need to know ?  
    Toronto
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    yep

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    OK  so i dont know how much these lil bastards weigh but i am eating at 6 tomorrow ,

    I can still treat them the same after ?  ftc for hours ?
    Toronto
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
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    Oh yeah, I'd FTC for at least an hour to let the juices redistribute.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Just do it
    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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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    fine !!
    it will be done tomorrow am
    i will keep you all posted .

    who is responsible if it doesnt turn out ? ?
    Toronto
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Don't be skeered!! Let that egg eat some lump B-)

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
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    Your not eating till 6? Damn you can sleep in. Unless you wanna go to ikea with my wife
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    If you FTC:

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Done tomorrow AM and not eating til 6? Too long for FTC. Borderline anyway. If you want to eat at 6 (PM, I presume), you don't need to put it on until 11-12. 

    EDIT... Maybe start at 9-10, depending on the size.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    grege345 said:
    Your not eating till 6? Damn you can sleep in. Unless you wanna go to ikea with my wife
    I would rather sit in my lit egg than go to ikea on the weekend
    Toronto
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,512
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    If you think you are ahead of schedule, go hybrid at 300F instead of 350F to stall the cook. btw, don't forget the butts love Mickey's Rub, kidding!
    canuckland
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  • pretzelb
    pretzelb Posts: 158
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    pantsypants said:
    grege345 said:
    Your not eating till 6? Damn you can sleep in. Unless you wanna go to ikea with my wife
    I would rather sit in my lit egg than go to ikea on the weekend
    This is what makes me debate getting a pit controller. Without one, I have the excuse of needing to watch the egg for as long as the cook takes. 
    XL egg owner, home brewer, jogger, coffee roaster, gamer 
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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    That's a smart idea . Thanks Gary
    Toronto
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  • pantsypants
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    I have a pit controller but I want to go to bed before I would have to put it on
    Toronto
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  • nolaegghead
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    Eggcelsior said:
    If you FTC: image
    That towel likes to get high.
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    I love lamp..
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    The difference, IMHO, between deciding to turbo or low n slow is really based on three factors.  1) You got too drunk the night before to put the low n slow on for the next day.   2) You had the fortitude to put it on the night before while drunk without worrying about burning the house down, but it cooked turbo anyway and was done at 6 am and you decided to spin it as "turbo".  3) You like the bacon-like high temp cooked bark flavor of a turbo and even though you're a insomniac tea-totaller, you CHOOSE to cook for that flavor profile. 

    I can't decide which category Mickey fits in (hint not 3), but I'm sure being Irish factors in.  :D
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  • mroehl
    mroehl Posts: 16
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    Hate to jump in but can I bump my temp to 350 to speed the stall time I have been at 250 for 18 hours
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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
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    Yes for sure you can
    Toronto
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