How long can you safely FTC a butt? Thanks!
It depends on the starting (finishing) IT, the insulation of the cooler and the number of butts.
I have done six to eight hours with four butts and they were still over 140F when I pulled them.
This will be a single butt. The finishing IT will be between 195 and 200 degrees.
I'd say in a good cooler (I use a igloo "ultra cold") you could get 3-4 hours easy.
As always, thanks for the assistance!
I have done a single 5 hours and still plenty warm
I use the thick Omaha Steaks foam coolers and can FTC for hours and hours..
Double-foil, wrap in plenty of towels (and then maybe some newspapers too)...
You'll be surprised how long it continues to cook/stay HOT.
Probe it in FTC, and then you'll know you're safe. ;D
Quote from: hal4uk on October 28, 2010, 07:39:06 PM
Double-foil, wrap in plenty of towels (and then maybe some newspapers too)...
You'll be surprised how long it continues to cook/stay HOT.
Probe it in FTC, and then you'll know you're safe. ;D
Ditto!
If you Have to go longer, throw an electric heating pad in the mix.