Putting butts in a cooler..........how long will they last before pulling

Bamaboy

Hi,
How long will 2 butts last wrapped in foil and towels in a cooler before pulling?

Sundown

Bamaboy,
I've kept them in the cooler for as long as 5 hours. They were still hot enough to make your little digits moving quickly and enough steaming aroma to make your belly scream.

Unknown

Bamaboy,
Sundown is right. I have also had them in a cooler for 5 or so hours. The key is to put them in a cooler not much larger than the butts. Wrap them in foil, put them in the cooler and cover them again with towels. Don't open the top until ready to pull. [p]Jerry

Steve-B

Jwirlwind,[p]The cooler i use has been larger than the butts. So what I do is wrap the butts in foil then towels, like you do. I then fill the bottom, sides, and top with newspaper wads. It works well...I have had butts in there for 6 hours and still too hot to pull. I also like the taste better with at least a couple hours in the cooler.[p]Steve-B

mule

Bamaboy,
I did 2 butts for my neighbor and he left one in the cooler for 9 hours. He said it was still too hot to handle with bare fingers!! I don't know if that is safe to do or not!![p]mule

clausenk

Steve-B,[p]I have found that multiple layers of newspaper on top of a wrapped butt work just fine in a cooler. Heat rises, it doesn't go sideways or down. My daily paper is an inch thick so I always have plenty, even after the dog gets his.[p]Clausen

Wardster

Bamaboy,
Also, run the towels in the dryer right before putting the meat in. It 'should' help hold more heat, and warm the cooler up too.