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Tieing a Butt
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egzilla
Posts: 51
I have two boneless butts from Costco. They are both "lose" on one end, doi I need to tie these for smoking?
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Never have done it but good question.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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I don't know if it is a necessity, but I tied them when I did Costco boneless at the suggestion of a friend. If you have butchers twine handy I would tie them...can't hurt anything.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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I exclusively use Costco butts and have never tied them. There is no need.When you place it on the grid, maintain the "shape" the butt came in when cryovaced and put the loose end on the bottom.
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I am doing two right now from Costco, they were loose at the end as well but I put them in my rib rack which holds them together so I don't tie them. I have done numerous like this and they turn out great._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
I never have tied them, and i think it exposes more meat for bark, for those who love "bark"..
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I tie, but then I seem to have a thing about tying things up...Done it both ways, but a tied butt seems to hold whatever I inject a bit better, and it is easier to lift and move the butt around.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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i tuck the loose end under but my brother will open it splayed flat, he puts the inside cut part on top and it seems to pool up and hold more rub and it cooks in half the time. it seems to work well and ive seen him light the egg at 9 am, throw a 7 pounder on and we are eating before 2
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
I tied the ones I did about a month ago. They had pieces hanging at the end, and contrary to when I cook a brisket, I didn't want the burnt pieces. I tied them up and they did fine. I would say if there is nothing really loose hanging on the end there not to worry about it.BGE XL- Tomball, TX
"Well let me just quote the late-great Colonel Sanders, who said, "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Ricky Bobby -
I don't tie, either, but using the rack looks like a very good idea. I'm gonna try it next time.John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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