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Stoked For My First Butt

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @Philly35‌ gotcha! So bout the same sort of IT of a brisky and like buttuh. Although I did NOT wrap this at all. I had a chef's treat of some brats (early on smoked @225℉ for like 3hrs and gave one to my Son too) with some brown spicy mustard. OBW Butt is now at IT of 189℉
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Pull it when you can probe it and not feel it.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    I pull at 205, but everyone's different. I agree that using the probe trick like brisket works well too. Just make sure your probe isn't against the bone as it will give you a false high.
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • TennesseeDave
    TennesseeDave Posts: 11
    Last butts I did were low n slow for two 6 pounders. I cooked em at 250 for 10 hrs(no peaking!). They stalled at 170. I bumped em to 275-300 and they came up to temp. I pulled em at 200, wrapped in heavy foil and towels for three hrs and put them in a dry cooler to rest before pulling. They were ridiculously good.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Pulled at 202℉ like buttuh! Here y'all go. Not bad for my first go at it. Definitely has some bite. The bark turned out freaking awesome! Really liked Mickey's Coffee Rub on this butt. Well time to eat. Thanks for hanging for the long haul. 13.5 hrs later supper is served :-)imageimageimageimageimage
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Nom nom nom... Keep any leftovers to mix with cream cheese and rub for ABT filling.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @DMW‌ thanks! I've been told it was worth the wait which was a very nice compliment considering it's almost midnight ;-)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    You are eating pulled pork and I am cleaning up this. You win.
    image
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited May 2014
    @DMW‌...Nice! :-) Looks like one hellava party. Better to clean up now I spect. We just finished putting leftovers in containers for refrigerator. Now I'm enjoying one more cold one whilst I wait just long enough to finish cooling off the LBGE so I can put the cover on.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    Nice. Are you hooked? Will you be cooking more?
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1166108/holiday-weekend-turbo-butt#latest

    Turbo butt I did yesterday. Ended up FTC'ing for 4 hrs, as it finished a little early. They saw that softens the bark, but it was still great.

    I get the low and slow, but when turbo turns out this great, its hard to justify the extra time.
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • KenfromMI
    KenfromMI Posts: 742
    How did you like the Mesquite flavor on a L&S? I find that and Hickory too bitter for myself and many of my guests. I don't keep either around anymore, Ken
    Dearborn MI
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  • KenfromMI
    KenfromMI Posts: 742
    Xiphoid, on another site I heard the complaint being that when you pull the fat hasn't rendered from inside. Flavor is good but a lot more internal fat chunks. Have you found that as well? Ken 
    Dearborn MI
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    There were some internal fat chunks. It was a 9lb-er. Probably 2 shot glasses worth. Is that a lot? It's so tender, the fat just pulls away and I've never found much fat there. Definitely not enough to be discouraged.
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • KenfromMI
    KenfromMI Posts: 742
    Like I said, it was the only thing I heard bad about Turbo vs L&S. I don't usually see any fat on my all day smokes. That and maybe a little difference in bark. I'm trying turbo ribs for the first time today. Resting in foil  and ramping up the heat for some pizzas.  
    Dearborn MI
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Glad to see it turned out well. I fell asleep last night before you finished cooking it! Next time, start earlier!  :))

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    @NPHuskerFL do those bear paws work any better that 2 forks? I hate a tool that only does one thing, but if infinitely faster than 2 forks may be worth it?
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @xiphoid007‌ they are handy to pull the food off the grill with whether it be a butt, brisky etc. They work excellent to shred with.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    edited May 2014
    @NPHuskerFL what brand are those? I've seen many advertised. Some seem very cheap, those seem very nice. Metal? Plastic? Dishwasher safe?
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    NPHuskerFL said:

    @Carolina Q‌ & @stemc33‌ bumped it up to 240,℉. But, like I said NO RUSH B-) Life is good!image

    I'm assuming you have a beer in each hand so you're drinking the 3rd with your feet. ....talented.

    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    edited May 2014
    Begs the question of what he used to take the picture. He may be more talented than we know. . . X_X
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @xiphoid007‌ the claws remind me of image
    Yep they're dishwasher safe, very heavy duty, sharp a hell, resist heat and SWMBO bought them on Amazon. They are WAY faster than forks. This nearly 8# butt took minutes to pull and the thick crust was nothing to the claws. I also used them to pull it off the egg. I like em
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @xiphoid007‌ image
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    xiphoid007 said:

    Begs the question of what he used to take the picture. He may be more talented than we know. . . X_X

    I was a gymnast in my early years and at 42 I'm still pretty limber. Thanks for noticing
    =))
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @xiphoid007‌ for some reason the package pic didn't post. Here it is. image
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    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    @NPHuskerFL thanks. I found on amazon already. $13 and change. Can't wait to get at my next butt. . .
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Who out there is the Butt Master? Ok heehee that sounded funny but, seriously who is? I've been summoned to make a L&S this coming weekend and they want a Boston Butt. I will however have to be time conscious so about how long (average only) rolling 225℉-235℉ on say a 8-10#? Is 1.5hrs per# a good average guideline? Ya I'm hooked :-)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    I used these once & went back to forks.
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @Durangler‌ the ones I have really worked well.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    @Durangler‌ me too. Wife bought them. Hate them.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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