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Dizzy Dust Coarse Grind question

RRP
RRP Posts: 26,463
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over the years I have used Dizzy Dust regular grind on single butts with good success, but I have never tried the coarse grind version. Seeing that I am turbo egging 5 butts this coming Sunday for a "can not fail cook" for a neighborhood picnic I'm thinking of switching to the coarse grind. My only concern is if the coarse sugar will react differently to the higher turbo temperature, but with 5 butts fighting for space and the heat I thought the coarse could be better suited. The regular grind doesn't burn in a turbo, but will the coarse burn? Any experience would be appreciated. Or should I just still with what I know? LOL decisions decisions! 
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    I would want to see and feel it but course sugar won't char any faster or slower I don't tv I. Personally I would not change. Experimenting is best done before or after to dial in. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    What's the motivation to change?  I'm with @Jstroke here.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,463
    Thanks, guys - I too am leaning toward what I know that works but I have only done 1 butt at a time, and never 5 at the same time, let alone 5 shoehorned into my Large egg! That's why I was wondering if I needed to step up to coarse grind vs. fine grind. I just want all 5 pulled butts with the bark dispersed throughout to taste uniform as best I can.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    I for one am looking forward to the main cook. Be sure to make a post about it Ron.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
    I don't turbo but use DP coarse on my butts with great success.  
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    edited September 2015
    Love to help, but can't ... only cooked one at a time and never turbo ... but, the course grind is my go to rub for butts.  Guess one out of three isn't much help! I'd stay with what you're familiar with.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,463
    Jeremiah said:
    I for one am looking forward to the main cook. Be sure to make a post about it Ron.
    I will do my best, but the whole epilogue won't get posted until Monday for sure! Scars, pitfalls, highs and all!

    BTW thanks for not not slamming my questionable street cred about my post about Gas Monkey Garage! I know you are in a related biz, but not like that operation! =)





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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    I'm a huge fan of the added bark from the course grind, however I've never done turbo with it.
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,986
    Can't see what you results are but I only use the coarse. I've never used the other one. 
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,191
    edited September 2015
    @RRP Ron, a while back I cooked 6 butts on my XL using the AR. Easily had room for more, but 47 lb was all they wanted. The cook was done at 350°F and may have taken a few minutes longer but not really noticeable. I used regular grind DD and was very pleased with the outcome. Go with what you know if it is a can't fail cook. Just leave a bit of space between the butts for heat flow and you will be fine. If you are having trouble making them fit, place on edge and put skewers between so they don't stick together. The only issue I had was the drip pan overflowed and I had to empty it which was dangerous. Won't happen again as I now have a large deep drip pan which will easily contain the liquid if I need to do a cook like this again. Best of luck, Dave.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,463
    bettysnephew said:
    @RRP Ron, a while back I cooked 6 butts on my XL using the AR. Easily had room for more, but 47 lb was all they wanted. The cook was done at 350°F and may have taken a few minutes longer but not really noticeable. I used regular grind DD and was very pleased with the outcome. Go with what you know if it is a can't fail cook. Just leave a bit of space between the butts for heat flow and you will be fine. If you are having trouble making them fit, place on edge and put skewers between so they don't stick together. The only issue I had was the drip pan overflowed and I had to empty it which was dangerous. Won't happen again as I now have a large deep drip pan which will easily contain the liquid if I need to do a cook like this again. Best of luck, Dave.
    Thanks, Dave!!! I appreciate your feedback more than you might know!
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    It won't make any difference.
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Good luck on your big cook Ron.  

    I've only used the course blend because on the DP website they claim it to be better for larger cuts such as butts.  Has anybody used both who can speak to the difference?


    Phoenix 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,463
    When I went to my dealer's shop today and found his stock is way down. He had no regular grind and just 2 bottles of coarse so guess that solved that issue! BTW last time I bought some DP there was last month and the price was $9.70, but now it's $10.75. That's nearly a 11% increase - other people seeing that rise or do dealers set their own markup?
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
    you will love the CG.  Enjoy.  Can't remember what I paid online the other week.  
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    RRP said:
    When I went to my dealer's shop today and found his stock is way down. He had no regular grind and just 2 bottles of coarse so guess that solved that issue! BTW last time I bought some DP there was last month and the price was $9.70, but now it's $10.75. That's nearly a 11% increase - other people seeing that rise or do dealers set their own markup?
    @RRP they raised prices 11% at DP. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,463
    pgprescott said:

    @RRP they raised prices 11% at DP. 
    Thanks!
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  • dstearn
    dstearn Posts: 1,705
    I have used the coarse grind for low and slow butts. The advantage of the coarse grind is that it is made for the larger cuts. You should be fine.
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