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First butt - turbo style
jetman96
Posts: 127
After many racks of baby backs, pizzas, steaks, and even my first lamb loin chops last night, I'm finally getting around to my first butt on the LBGE. I don't do early mornings well, so I decided to go turbo to get done by 4:00 at the latest. So, 9
# butt on at 9:00 at 275, decided at 10:00 to bump to 325.
Dry brined for 16 hrs, Smokin' Hogz rub, pan with water and apple cider underneath, no plan to foil, cherry wood. I'm curious how the bark will turn out with the water pan, and whether I'll finish too soon. Also, plan to do some Amazing Ribs ABTs while the butt is FTC'd. Wish me luck!
# butt on at 9:00 at 275, decided at 10:00 to bump to 325.
Dry brined for 16 hrs, Smokin' Hogz rub, pan with water and apple cider underneath, no plan to foil, cherry wood. I'm curious how the bark will turn out with the water pan, and whether I'll finish too soon. Also, plan to do some Amazing Ribs ABTs while the butt is FTC'd. Wish me luck!
Cincinnati, OH
Large BGE
Large BGE
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Looks great! I've never used liquid in my drip pan. And foil is not necessary with a turbo cook.
Good luck and keep us posted!Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
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"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX -
It will turn out great! Such a time saver and the results are excellent.
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Off to a good start! Enjoy your day!“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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Looking good!
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I'm a firm believer in turbo butts and like to run mine 325-350. I haven't detected any difference doing them this way vs the low and slows I used to do - except a lot less time. That butt is looking good, @jetman96.Living the good life smoking and joking
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I'm trying turbo for the first time also. I started at 250, but have it at 275 holding steady. I'll wrap if I don't think I'll finish by dinner time otherwise, but I would prefer not to wrap.
I have been doing butts at 225 over much longer periods. But, i just couldn't start that early today. -
Turbo is neither 250 nor 275.
325 to 375 works best for me.Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX -
Well, it's coming off shortly. I had a weird temp spike in the pit and burned off some fuel, and now I'm pretty much out. Shoulder blade is almost free. It will have to do.
Going to FTC to take to my sisters, along with ABT's that I had to do in the oven. I'll see how it tastes once shredded. Using SC mustard BBQ sauce.
Cincinnati, OH
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Looks great - that the only way I cook them now. I'm sure it will taste great ... Waiting for the verdict ...Dave
Cambridge, Ontario - CanadaLarge (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018) -
Turned out awesome! Great flavor and moisture. So very good.
Cincinnati, OH
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Yes sir!!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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Thanks everyone. It was a good day of smoking.Cincinnati, OH
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Winner, winner...pulled pork dinner!Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX -
So, turbo only changes the cooking temps and the total time? Everything else stays the same with the cook?Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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There's nothing like your first turbo butt.
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I think so. But as this is my first butt, others can probably say better if anything else is different.SaintJohnsEgger said:
So, turbo only changes the cooking temps and the total time? Everything else stays the same with the cook?Cincinnati, OH
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Related to time, but you'll normally power right through any stall with a turbo cook.SaintJohnsEgger said:
So, turbo only changes the cooking temps and the total time? Everything else stays the same with the cook?Stillwater, MN -
@SaintJohnsEgger only thing i change is i like to make a rub with no sugar. sometimes the turbo gets away from me and i've burned the sugar in the rub.SaintJohnsEgger said:
So, turbo only changes the cooking temps and the total time? Everything else stays the same with the cook?Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle -
Definitely do one at 240-250 degrees and compare for yourself. I prefer the results achieved at lower temps, though many on here say the difference is either negligible or not worth the extra time and prefer turbo.jetman96 said:I think so. But as this is my first butt, others can probably say better if anything else is different.Stillwater, MN -
More smoke at lower Temps. I think it comes out more moist at high turbo temps.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.
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