FTC

rcger · October 28, 2010, 06:39:42 PM

How long can you safely FTC a butt? Thanks!

FLBentRider · October 28, 2010, 06:52:59 PM

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.

rcger · October 28, 2010, 06:59:23 PM

This will be a single butt. The finishing IT will be between 195 and 200 degrees.

FLBentRider · October 28, 2010, 07:00:54 PM

I'd say in a good cooler (I use a igloo "ultra cold") you could get 3-4 hours easy.

rcger · October 28, 2010, 07:13:58 PM

As always, thanks for the assistance!

DTAggie · October 28, 2010, 07:14:28 PM

I have done a single 5 hours and still plenty warm

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 07:18:24 PM

I use the thick Omaha Steaks foam coolers and can FTC for hours and hours..

hal4uk · 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

SouthernSmoked · October 28, 2010, 08:40:56 PM

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!

classicrockgriller · October 29, 2010, 09:12:37 AM

If you Have to go longer, throw an electric heating pad in the mix.

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