The latest pulled pork

[FLBentRider]

Sounds like you are right on track.

You'll probably hit 200F around 1300 - FTC them and start pulling around 1630.

FWIW - I've kept butts hot in a five-day cooler for up to 8 hours.

[RAF128]

Now 11:00 am and it's at 190.    It's slow but that's OK.    Should be ready by 5

[classicrockgriller]

You will have plenty of relaxing time to enjoy your company or family.

Nice planning.

[ronbeaux]

I agree, nice timing.

[RAF128]

The pork was done with a couple of hours to spare.    FTC.   Everyone was surprised by this procedure and had never seen or heard of it.    It sure works.    Just before it was time to eat I brought it out.



It pulled beautifully and disappeared once the vaunted sauce was added.    Lots of compliments.    Even my 23 month old grand daughter cleaned her plate.   Of course a lot of it was on her too ;), but that's normal.

The whole smoke took about 22 hours.    Might have been done a little sooner but at the 20 hours mark the PID shut off.    I guess I did give it enough time when I programed it.   I caught it early.   Tower temp had dropped to 170 and meat had dropped from 194  to 192.   Didn't take long to get up to temp again and all was good.

[classicrockgriller]

It sure was nice to relax rather than worry.

Looks mighty nice and nice looking bark.

[ArnieM]

Yum!!!  More pics.

[OU812]

Looks great RAF!

You gotta love it when a plan comes together.

[Tim_in_NC]

RAF ... How large was this butt? ...

I'm going to give a 3 or 4 lb. butt a try (Just the wife and I) and wondered how long it would take compared to yours ...

Thanks,
TIM

[RAF128]

That one was just about 7 lbs to start.   I would suspect that a 4 lb will take less time but exactly I couldn't tell you.   Usually count on 1½ hrs per pound but leave yourself some extra time.    If it's done early, FTC.

[BUFF2Bus]

Rookie question--what does the "FTC" stand for/mean?  I'm guessing Foil _____ _____? ???

[FLBentRider]

Foil Towel Cooler
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?481-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=748#post748

[BUFF2Bus]

Got it--thanks.   :)