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Offline Sharpsburg

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Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #-1 on: September 20, 2014, 01:00:17 PM »
Would it make a difference cooking a Boston butt completely on the grate instead of on the hooks? 

I have only used the hooks, but was thinking about just doing the whole cook on the grate because I'm skipping the foil crutch this time and don't want meat to fall off at end of cook.

Other than more cooking space, wasn't sure if hooking added anything that would be lost using grate only.


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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« on: September 20, 2014, 01:15:11 PM »
I haven't done a BB in my PBC yet, but do you think there is enough clearance from the hanging butt to put the grate in just in case it does fall of the hook?  Just a thought.  ;)
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Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2014, 04:30:47 PM »
Nope. Not enough space unfortunately. I have a big butt. Lol


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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2014, 05:00:09 PM »
I need to try it too,give it a shot and let us know?
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2014, 05:10:49 PM »
Yep will update tomorrow. Putting it on around 10am before church. Doing a Cuban style with beans and rice.


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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2014, 05:43:22 PM »
I don't for see an issue. Watching for the finish ;)
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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2014, 06:34:46 PM »
Should be just fine.
My only issue with butt in the PBC is I can't collect the juices.
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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2014, 07:27:04 PM »
I don't for see an issue. Watching for the finish ;)

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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2014, 07:03:30 PM »
Turned out great. Absence of juices
Wasn't too bad but was noticeable compared to when I hang and finish on grate with foil wrap. But came out great. Stuck on the grate a little on one corner but not too bad.

I made Cuban style to go with beans and rice. It was awesome.









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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2014, 07:25:56 PM »
Looks pretty darn good, nice cook.  ;)
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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2014, 07:11:32 PM »
Fine job there for first time grate cook.What lessons were learned?
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Re: Using grate instead of hooks?
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2014, 09:37:58 PM »
I always use the grate and foil at 160f. Makes the best pulled pork!