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Turbo Butt help needed

Mayberry
Mayberry Posts: 751
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I've had my Egg for 3 or 4 years and I've considered turbo a few times before.  My results are so consistent and good, I have never taken the chance on turbo, though. Tonight, I may have no choice.    I ended up with a 9.3 lb butt, and just got it on the Egg.  I'm eastern time, in Georgia.   So, it's 8:45 here.   I have to leave to go to the football game at 10:30 in the morning and won't be back until probably 4:00.   I have people coming over after the game to eat and watch afternoon/evening games.  So, using my normal 1.5-2 hrs per lb, that would put the butt finishing somewhere between 10:30 and 3:30...exactly when I'll be gone.   I know, poor planning on my part.   But, what's done is done.   I hesitate to go full turbo because I love crispy bark, and I've read that's the part you lose with turbo.  What are my options and how can I get this thing off between 7-9 tomorrow morning:  11-13 hours?   Thanks for any advice.
Athens, GA
XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    9 to 10 lb butt at 300-325 Dome (265-280 F grate) generally takes me 10-12 hrs.  Foil if pinched for time.
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,461
    Get gutsy is my advice! I tried Turbo 5 or 6 years ago and have never gone back! I use 350 dome at 40 to 45 minutes per pound indirect. I never foil as that is what ruins the chance for bark on a turbo. Works for me and I get accolades from non family.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    RRP said:
    Get gutsy is my advice! I tried Turbo 5 or 6 years ago and have never gone back! I use 350 dome at 40 to 45 minutes per pound indirect. 
    Well said my friend. Some of us have even pushed into the 400+ degree arena with pretty darn gook luck. With butts less than 10 pounds, I will run 425 for the duration if I'm pressed for time. 

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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
    I must be doing something wrong if you lose crispy bark doing turbo butts.  Been doing 350 with no foil for a few years now and get good bark.  They must be good because people order my pork butts pretty regularly. 
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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    edited November 2015
    Unless you have a Butt that is larger then 10 pounds, like @SGH said I'd bump it up and pull it before you leave. I'm guessing you are trying to sleep now but next time you check it don't hesitate to bump it up to at least 375* even 400*. Your bark won't be lost unless you foil too early. I can count on one finger how many times I've foiled a pork butt while still cooking in 6 years. 
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  • SmokeLife
    SmokeLife Posts: 64
    I was shocked at how little difference in results there are between the low & slow and turbo end result. I will probably never cook a butt under 350 degrees again. Foil if the stall gets really bad, around 160 degrees internal temp. If you have the time just let it cook through. An awesome butt in almost half the time!
    Large BGE
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    edited November 2015
    I put 2x10lb butts on last night at 8pm and they were done by 6am this morning.  FTC right now until we need 'em.  Temp was between 325 and 375
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 751
    Sorry for disappearing.   I reada few of the replies and went to bed.   

    Well, I kept the grate temp around 320.    I figured I had enough time to not go full turbo, and wanted to make sure bark was good.   It's FTC'd right now and I'll pull it in a few minutes.  I have no idea how it's going to taste, but it was the easiest butt I've ever cooked.   Went on at 8:30, Maverick alarm went off at 6am.   I didn't open the dome a single time besides putting it on and pulling it off. Internal temp between 200-203 everywhere.   I'll update on taste later.   Thank you for all the responses.  
    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 751
    Well, damn.....I have wasted hours and hours slow smoking butts.   This was just as good, juicy, nice texture, good bark.   Couldn't tell a difference and cooked in just under 1 hr/lb.   I guess I'm converted.   

    I will say, though, that the dfference in temp makes a HUGE difference in lump consumed.  Sually, I can hardly tell any lump is gone after a 15-16 hr low and slow.  With this <10 hr cook, half the lump was gone.   I guess the tradeoff in time is worth the extra $3-4 in coal.   Thanks for the advice.   It turned out great.  
    Athens, GA
    XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590
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