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Rotisserie Boston Butt?

Mayberry
Mayberry Posts: 751
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I already have a fresh ham in the oven for New Year's Dinner today, and have about a 7 lb boston butt I was thinking of throwing on and cooking Turbo, too.  But, then I got a crazy idea to do a Rotisserie Butt on my JoeTisserie.  Anyone ever attempted this?  Wondering what temp, and cook time?  I don't want to rotisserie it low and slow.  Thinking maybe 300-350º, but not sure.  
Athens, GA
XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,672
    No help with the rotisserie but keep it below around 350*F if your rub has sugar so you don't burn it.  I would do indirect with a drip pan for the renderings.
    Happy New Year-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 751
    Giving it a shot. If I’m going to ruin a piece of meat, it might as will be the least expensive cut  known to man.  Using Dizzy Dust (because I have it and it’s lower sugar than others in my cabinet).  Stacked lump to one side of kick ash basket to reduce flare ups, added a few chunks of apple wood, and Spinning at 300°.  We’ll see how it turns out.   
    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Mayberry said:
    Giving it a shot. If I’m going to ruin a piece of meat, it might as will be the least expensive cut  known to man.  Using Dizzy Dust (because I have it and it’s lower sugar than others in my cabinet).  Stacked lump to one side of kick ash basket to reduce flare ups, added a few chunks of apple wood, and Spinning at 300°.  We’ll see how it turns out.   

    Curious how this comes out.  I expect it will be fantastic.
    NOLA
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  • 6baluts
    6baluts Posts: 302
    Do not have a "JoeTis" but have done this Jamie Purviance Rotis Butt  https://tvwbb.com/threads/rotisserie-pork-with-bourbon-barbecue-mop.77277/  on my old Genesis 3000 (Red Hat) and on my Hastybake Gourmet.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,634
    The closest I’ve done is this roulade, pork butt is more challenging to balance and getting the inside cooked without charring the crust which is closer to the fire. Staying tuned, remember to take pictures please.
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1224333/spun-a-pork-roulade
    canuckland
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 751
    Okay, should I let this roll to 200° internal temp?  It’s at 175 right now and probing really easily
    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,669
    Mayberry said:
    Okay, should I let this roll to 200° internal temp?  It’s at 175 right now and probing really easily
    Maybe pull a small piece off and try it (chef’s treat).  If it comes off easily and the tenderness is there in the bite, there’s probably no need to keep it going.  At some point temperature is just a guide with bbq.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,061
    That is the challenge, never tried it myself.  Good luck and keep us posted!
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,817
    side note:
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2573016#Comment_2573016
    HTH
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,672
    If it probes smooth throughout the butt then declare victory and enjoy.  As said above, temperature is only a guide. 
    You never know what the cow told the piggy before you found him!
    Happy New Year!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,634
    or you can just foil it and finish in oven?
    canuckland
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 751
    Took it up to 400° and pulled it off at 190°internal. Sliced and not pulled.  Freaking delicious!  Didn’t even get a picture because it’s going so fast.  
    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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