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DirtyMingusMcGee
DirtyMingusMcGee Posts: 34
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So the madness of the holidays and my 24hr shift that I work leave me with small, inconvenient windows of time to get **** done. I put a couple butts on this morning and they are nearing the finish line but won't be eaten for another 12+ hrs. Just wondering how I should handle them? FTC for a couple hours then into the fridge? And what's the best way to reheat? I've really only smoked and then promptly eaten the goods so any advice is appreciated. 
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  • CornfedMA
    CornfedMA Posts: 491
    I’m sure others will chime in, but my go to In this situation is to FTC for a few hrs, then pull the pork (keep the juices) and into the fridge. A few hrs before you’re going to eat, I throw it in a crockpot on low with the juices and a little beer or apple juice or broth. You don’t need much. Just enough to create a little moisture in the pot while it’s reheating. 
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  • Rascal
    Rascal Posts: 3,923
    CornfedMA said:
    I’m sure others will chime in, but my go to In this situation is to FTC for a few hrs, then pull the pork (keep the juices) and into the fridge. A few hrs before you’re going to eat, I throw it in a crockpot on low with the juices and a little beer or apple juice or broth. You don’t need much. Just enough to create a little moisture in the pot while it’s reheating. 
    That sounds like a good idea..  I would also consider adding a little flavoring sauce while it's in the crock.~~
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
    CornfedMA said:
    I’m sure others will chime in, but my go to In this situation is to FTC for a few hrs, then pull the pork (keep the juices) and into the fridge. A few hrs before you’re going to eat, I throw it in a crockpot on low with the juices and a little beer or apple juice or broth. You don’t need much. Just enough to create a little moisture in the pot while it’s reheating. 
    Exactly as I do it.  I use apple juice, and if there is no need for variety BBQ sauce.  For us either Stubbs or Sweet Baby Ray.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • six_egg
    six_egg Posts: 1,112
    CornfedMA said:
    I’m sure others will chime in, but my go to In this situation is to FTC for a few hrs, then pull the pork (keep the juices) and into the fridge. A few hrs before you’re going to eat, I throw it in a crockpot on low with the juices and a little beer or apple juice or broth. You don’t need much. Just enough to create a little moisture in the pot while it’s reheating. 
    Great input there. I totally agree and like that idea.

    XLBGE, LBGE 

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  • DirtyMingusMcGee
    DirtyMingusMcGee Posts: 34
    Thanks for the input. Solid advice steered me right. FTC'd the butts, then pulled them, fridged them, and warmed them in the oven with a little liquid as advised, as slow cooker had 2 lbs Caribbean style black beans going...  Doing two butts was a great opportunity to switch it up a bit, so did one Cuban style a la fishlessman and wdan, and the other was the forum favorite Alton Brown brine. Both came out jamming but I am now a convert and will never again smoke a butt without brining. Dat juicy butt with a hint of molasses. Oh my goodness... Never knew how much I love molasses. Anyways thanks again for all the help and inspiration. 
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    DirtyMingusMcGee Posts: 34

    Located deep in the heart of the Dirty South...
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    They look excellent. FWIW it is not necessary to FTC if you are just pulling to refrigerate for later. You can just let it rest on the counter for a while uncovered and then pull. No harm at all in the FTC, but I just thought I would mention it if you want to save a step in the future. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Sous Vide is an excellent protein reheater! Eliminate risk of drying out in the reheat 

    Merry Christmas!
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