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jwc6160
jwc6160 Posts: 218
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ive been at it since about 9 central time. So about 9 or so hours with a 5-6 lb butt. My thermometer is good, my temp has been 275-300 all day, but I just can't seem to get past 175 on the big parts of the butt. I had a smaller piece that was in the package that got there a couple hours ago and was good, but the main piece is still going. Should it be taking this long?
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Butts do what they WANT to do. I once cooked a 2.5 lb one at the same time  as a 5 lb (same egg). The little one took just as long.

    You're in the plateau... Bump temp to 350° and finish it off. 

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,550
    Agree with the above bump your temp to 350.  I also cheat and wrap in  aluminum foil (2 layers) to help push on  through to the finish line. 
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • jwc6160
    jwc6160 Posts: 218
    Thanks. Man this is killing me. I thought I timed it perfect for dinner. Seems like I've been at 175 for hours!!!  It's my first one so at least I know now. 
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,550
    The thing to remember with BBQ is its done when it's done.   I've had people over for a 6pm feeding to end up eating at 8p.  You just can not rush good BBQ. 

    Looking forward to to some  photos of this cook.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I had one that was done at one end, but not the other. It was late, I was starving, so I pulled half of it and left the rest on the egg. :)

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • jwc6160
    jwc6160 Posts: 218
    That's what I just did. Half was done and the thermo slid right in and hit 190, the other half is still a bit tough and around 175. I just cut it and put the other back on. I may have a bad piece or it just may be taking longer for some reason. 

    Thanks for all the advice. 
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,648
    jwc6160 said:
    ive been at it since about 9 central time. So about 9 or so hours with a 5-6 lb butt. My thermometer is good, my temp has been 275-300 all day, but I just can't seem to get past 175 on the big parts of the butt. I had a smaller piece that was in the package that got there a couple hours ago and was good, but the main piece is still going. Should it be taking this long?

    I have had 5-6lb on for 12-18hrs.  As others have said, Q is done when Q is done.  If you are in a hurry, bump it up or even foil it to get it over the hump.


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