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milesvdustin
milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
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So i volunteered to cook pulled pork for a visitation tomorrow, which means 4 butts. I have a large and the AR. How many hours do you guys think Im looking at for this thing to go at 250? 

2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Shouldnt take much longer than it would to do just one. Some people will rotate in the middle of the cook but not necessary. Just remember that they wont all finish at the same time so be ready to do some ftc. 
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I would also recommend trying to finish them several hours before you need them so you arent rushed at the end. FTC is your friend on cooks like this. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    I have to feed at 4pm tomorrow, so im shooting for an 11am finish. I reckon this will take about 16 to 18 hours, so butts on around 5pm today. 

    Sound good? 

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    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    What size are they and what temps are you cooking at? 16-18 hours is pretty long.
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    They are ranging from 9.5 to 11 pounds, big ones. Probably cook 230 to 250, a pretty high sugar content rub i have on here. 

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    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Rubbed and in the fridge, have been the last 5 hours. 


    Weber KC BBQ rub is whats on there, ive been very fond of it lately. 

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    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Ok so they are on, temp is holding at 255, then i pulled the thermo out because it was stabbing the meat. Did two levels on the AR. 

    First level, two butts over the oval stone and a drip pan. 


    Second level, two more butts on the raised grid on my AR.

    And the third picture, i got the damn thing closed without touching the meat in the lid!!! Had to pull the thermometer, ill go by experience/vent position. 







    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Looking good so far. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
    the neighborhood must be going nuts with the smells coming from your back yard
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    I did three last weekend. The one on top finished hours before the ones on the bottom level. Be aware. 
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    JMCXL said:
    the neighborhood must be going nuts with the smells coming from your back yard
    We live a good distance from anyone else, they probably cant even smell it! 

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    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Hour 12 just passed, top butts are at 150 and bottom ones are 145. I think the temp went south overnight. 

    If i push the temp to 350 or so, will i make my 11AM ideal off the grill time? 

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    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
    edited September 2016
    I'd bump to 350, it will push it through the stall.  May need to watch it a little closer so the outer top edges don't scorch?
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    I think it was a wicked stall, temps are back to 160 and climbing steadily now. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Just got into the 190s on all 4, looking for 198 then off. Looks like ill be right at 18 hours. 


    I need a new thermo, i think mine reads high, so my fire dies in the middle of the night or im not cooking anywhere near 250. 

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,854
    Great cook and audibles through out.  Well-played.  
    Regarding your dome thermo, I would give it a cal check before giving up.  The tel-tru thermos are very solid instruments.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Ive wrapped it around many times, and have calibrated it recently. This one is from 2009, im not sure its a tel tru, it has an egg on it. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,854
    I believe 2009 was before BGE went with the tel-tru.  I get it as I have replaced a non-tel-tru as it was temperamental to say the least.  Just tossed it out for consideration-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Well the pork was a big hit either way! 

    Now, Im off to make a new batch of smoked jalapeno powder!

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    Open or pour a beverage. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
    THEBuckeye said:
    Open or pour a beverage. 

    Thus far, with all of my longer cooks, this has been a real issue for me.  I am unable to control my intake levels at a pace that is adequate to the cooking time, thus blowing past my own personal stall point and becoming quite "done" prior to the meat being ready!  I find a way to survive, but this is two Sunday Funday's in a row that have made for some pretty serious Monday Bumday's!
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    THEBuckeye said:
    Open or pour a beverage. 
    I have been drinking coffee and soda all day. I got pretty drunk the other day and my wife was NOT amused. 

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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    What's the little gizmo on the to of your AR to get you up a level?

    Also, did you rotate those butts during the cook or let 'em lie where they rested?
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
    milesvdustin said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    Open or pour a beverage. 
    I have been drinking coffee and soda all day. I got pretty drunk the other day and my wife was NOT amused. 

    My wife gets mad at me when I don't  get drunk WITH her!!  Guess that is why we be so happy!
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

    Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night.  Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs

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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    @KiterTodd, its the rack extender or something like that. Cgs sells it. 

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    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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