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My Little Butt (First Post)

dmchicago
dmchicago Posts: 4,519
edited July 2014 in EggHead Forum
Hello boys.

I hate to barge in and ask questions without properly introducing myself but that will have to wait.

I'm breaking my butt cherry today with a 4# butt.

Going Turbo.

Put it on at 2:10 and she's dialed in at 350. 

Any idea how long I can expect as far as cook time?

Foil at 160*?

Thanks in advance. I love this here forum!
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I'm gonna guess in the neighborhood of 2.5-3 hours plus or minus.  You don't have to foil unless you want it to cook faster.

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  • tksmoke
    tksmoke Posts: 776
    At 350, you do not want to foil.  Figure about 45 minutes per pound, but know that butts can be butts - sometimes they take longer.  Never had one take less than 45 minutes/lb.
    Santa Paula, CA
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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
    Welcome.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,927
    No help with turbo-but welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    She's around 155 after 2 hours.

    Gonna let it ride all the way to 190.

    Wrap in foil and rest a bit?
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  • tksmoke
    tksmoke Posts: 776
    edited July 2014
    Actually, with a butt, I would let it go until between 200 and 205 if you're planning on pulling it.  Probe it after reaching 200 and when it probes very smoothly, you are there.  No need to foil or rest, unless you want to hold at temp prior to serving.  When it's done, pull and eat.
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    @tksmoke: Thanks.

    Just probed in a few places and I'm getting from the 160's to the 180's.

    Don't want to eat until around 6:30 so I may pull it off at 200 and wrap in foil until ready to pull and eat?

    Smells damn good.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    As said 200/205. Turbo rules!
    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). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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