My first piece of butt

[MPTubbs]

A couple of 8 pounders.
Marinated in an all purpose brine with Bradley's maple cure and a gallon of apple juice for 6 hours.
Then a rub down with Cabela's KC rub.
Using apple and hickory for 5 hours.



Doing the boat trick



My new PID





More to come.

[pensrock]

When I have boated butts I normally smoke them for 3-4 hours first and continue cooking for a couple more hours, then boat them covered with foil. I'm not saying your doing anything wrong, I'm just saying how I do it compared to your method. Let us know how they come out.  :)

[squirtthecat]

I agree with Pens.    I've put them in to smoke for a few hours, then into the foil covered 'boat' for the overnight portion of the smoke..

And I've also done them completely 'naked'.  ::)


Don't worry, they'll turn out great no matter what..     Different paths leading to the same destination!

[MPTubbs]

When I have boated butts I normally smoke them for 3-4 hours first and continue cooking for a couple more hours, then boat them covered with foil. I'm not saying your doing anything wrong, I'm just saying how I do it compared to your method. Let us know how they come out.  :)

I see the logic of your method.

The recipe I'm using calls for an early boat.

Next butt will be done your guys way.

Thanks for your input!

[HawkeyeSmokes]

I agree with the others and no doubt the butt's will be fine. What time tomorrow are you haping to have those bad boys ready?

How are you liking you PID so far?

[MPTubbs]

I agree with the others and no doubt the butt's will be fine. What time tomorrow are you haping to have those bad boys ready?

How are you liking you PID so far?

Well it's 20* outside and the DBS has 16lbs. of pig in it.

Also a big water pan for over night and both boats 2/3 full of brine.

I'm thinking around noon tomorrow if you figure and hour per pound.

After 4 hours IT is 107* and tower is 173*. I'll turn it down to 200* for bed time.


So far I like the PID...neat little toy.

[Ka Honu]

... and both boats 2/3 full of brine...

That's a new one on me - please expound.

[hal4uk]

It ain't nice to talk about your first piece of Butt.  Awrighten.

[HawkeyeSmokes]

It ain't nice to talk about your first piece of Butt.  Awrighten.

It is fine to brag about a piece of butt on the Bradley Forum!

As long as you post pictures!!!

:D

[hal4uk]

Hawkeye...

I'm just sayin'...
Ya might wanna refine that advice. 

Or not  ;D

[MPTubbs]

After 6 hours.
IT temp is 133*

[hal4uk]

Looking gooooood!
Keep truckin'.

[classicrockgriller]

Well the butt is gonna be juicy.

A juicy butt! ;D

[MPTubbs]

Well the butt is gonna be juicy.

A juicy butt! ;D

lol! :D

[hal4uk]

Goodness gracious...
Can we have some decorum here?
Or pictures.  Pictures are good.