Can anyone tell me what is the Maverick ET-73.. And whaat is its functions? And where can i get one? What does FTC stand for?
ipleaseu,
Welcome to the forum. The ET-73 is a dual-probe thermometer with wireless capability to a remote readout. A web search will find it; here is one link: http://www.partshelf.com/maet73.html
Usually one probe is monitoring the box temperature and the other is in the food.
FTC = Foil, Towel, Cooler. A technique to keep stuff hot while you finish your adult beverage (or provide flexibility in timing). Basically, wrap the meat in foil, wrap a towel around it, and place it in a cooler. Will keep hot for hours.
Of course, my favorite FTC terms are: Fill The Cup and then Follow The Chicks...
Arcs_n_Sparks
Thanks ARCS helps alot couldn't figure it out for nothing in the world! When u smoke a pork butt do u smoke it the entire time. Or do u smoke for a desired time, and then continue to cook until desired temp? I am concerned that smoking a 6# pork butt for 10 straight hours will be to smoked,LOL
I wouldn't apply smoke more than 4 hours of the total cooking time.
As Consiglieri pointed out, most do not smoke beyond four hours, and some do less. Depends on your taste buds. I would work up rather than work down after an ash tray experience.