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How long can I FTC ribs?

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Que_n_Brew
Que_n_Brew Posts: 578
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I need to FTC some spares today for about 4 hours. I've gone that long with pork butts with no issues, but haven't FTCed spares for more than 1.5 hours. Any concerns? Thanks!
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
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    How many racks? If not sauced you could stack them all and then double wrap that. It will then act like 1 big piece of meat. The lower the surface area to volume ratio ( low surface area/high volume butt compared to high surface area/lower volume ribs) the slower if will cool. I just had a butt wrapped for 4 hrs yesterday, FTC, never opened cooler and it was steaming when I opened. Bone pulled right out, but still too hot to touch.

    You can preheat your cooler with hot water to buy some extra time too.
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • Que_n_Brew
    Que_n_Brew Posts: 578
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    2 racks. Thx
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,846
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    The short answer is that when they get below 140F the clock starts ticking. 

    The answer you want is that I have done up to 6 hours with 3 racks wrapped together with no problem.  I did use a hot moist towel in the cooler to help get the cooler warm.

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  • Que_n_Brew
    Que_n_Brew Posts: 578
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    Thanks guys. Preheating the cooler with warm water and using the hot towel are great tips.
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