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Offline grossie

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Butt help
« Reply #-1 on: September 09, 2014, 08:30:26 AM »
Sorry, couldn't resist the subject...

PongGod's pulled pork post got me thinking, and I didn't want to hijack that thread, so I thought I would start this one. The PBC is my go to cooker for everything now...with the exception of pulled pork. I still prefer the way it turns out in my BEESR. My experience is limited to a couple of cooks on the PBC, so I'm thinking I just need more experience/more ideas from you guys.

So far, I've only followed the video on the PBC website, substituting Bad Byron's Butt Rub (the same rub I use on the BEESR). I have recently picked up Teesquare's FS&B rub, so I'm looking forward to trying that soon.

Any ideas would be appreciated. I tend to cook butts to temp, then FTC them. That said, approximate times would be appreciated in any comments, understanding they vary, possibly greatly. I'm willing to hang, foil and cook on the rack, anything worth trying out.

If you guys can help me with this, I think I can put my TBE and BEESR away in storage, pulling the TBE out for tailgating and possibly turkey (non)frying. Although the turkey breast on the PBC was pretty darn good last year.

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Re: Butt help
« on: September 09, 2014, 09:16:32 AM »
I would use the rack. Slather the butt with molasses or mustard and your favorite rub. Then put it in the PBC until the IT is at 150F to 160F. Then pull it and wrap in foil. Then finish until you get to 205F IT. Remove and FTC for a few hours.

As far as time there are too many variables. Butts are done when they are done. But my guess it will take longer than in the BEESR unless you get it running really hot.

I have had butts finish in 6 hours then others in 15 hours. Just like in real life every butt is different ;)
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2014, 09:24:24 AM »
Thanks Muebe!
I am hoping to cut down the time on the PBC (versus the BEESR). I've been running 12-14 hours on the BEESR. But then I always thought my BEESR has been a bit slower than everyone else's.

Do you suggest turning the butt while it's on the rack?
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2014, 09:56:34 AM »
Thanks Muebe!
I am hoping to cut down the time on the PBC (versus the BEESR). I've been running 12-14 hours on the BEESR. But then I always thought my BEESR has been a bit slower than everyone else's.

Do you suggest turning the butt while it's on the rack?

No need to turn it. Just let the PBC work it's magic.
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2014, 11:10:25 AM »
Finally found a weekend with enough time to cook a butt, and managed to find a butt on sale.
CYM and FS&B, then into the fridge yesterday. Got the PBC fired up and the butt on it around 7:20 this morning. I'll jump on via my phone and post a couple of pics.
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2014, 11:25:41 AM »

Fat cap scored


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Re: Butt help
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2014, 11:48:26 AM »

The neighbors should be getting jealous about now.
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2014, 02:30:07 PM »

Getting closer
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2014, 02:51:53 PM »
Lookin' good so far! I like how you scored it. I'm guessing that allows the smoke and seasoning to penetrate more effectively. I think Muebe's suggestions above make sense. With my briskets, I FTC for about an hour and it's ready to go, but I think the pork butts probably need quite a bit longer. At the time it hit's 205F, it's not nearly tender enough throughout to start shredding it.

Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2014, 06:50:29 PM »

Clean bone (as it always is)

Come and get it!
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2014, 10:40:05 PM »
Outstanding!
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2014, 11:19:59 PM »
You nailed that butt perfectly, looks outstanding.  ;)
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2014, 12:52:36 AM »
You nailed that butt perfectly, looks outstanding.  ;)

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Re: Butt help
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2014, 03:07:18 AM »
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Re: Butt help
« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2014, 04:20:04 AM »
Bun me please ;D
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