First Butt... Pics soon

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 07:27:53 AM

Started my first but last night and I'm 14.5 hours in and currently at 178 IT. Someone please remind me to have patience please... I've learned a watched thermometer never rises. It's about 9 degrees outside but the OBS is holding strong like a champ.

I've got pics I'm gonna post wants I'm done so stay tuned.

TB

Indy Smoker · January 09, 2011, 07:38:02 AM

Patience grasshopper!

You are probably in a stall stage where the temp will stay there for what seems like forever, or about 8 more hours depending on the size of your. . . .butt. Remember it is done when it is done. I cook to 190 and FTC for 3+ more hours before thinking about pulling - make sure you FTC, it's crucial.

Prior to placing in the smoker, while on the rack did you ask anyone if the rack makes your butt look big ??? ;D

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 07:43:03 AM

Thx Indy... You know what the weather is as I assume by the name you Re in Indy too!

muebe · January 09, 2011, 08:04:27 AM

Yeah that stall point can seem like forever :D. I like to take my butt to 200 IT then FTC. I do not know if you can take waiting that long though...How big is your butt? ;D

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 08:08:36 AM

The butt I'm cookin' is 7lbs... I'm assuming that's what you are talking about ;D

muebe · January 09, 2011, 08:11:39 AM

Oh Yeah! That is what I was asking. Does it make your smoker look big? Ok I am done ;D

TestRocket · January 09, 2011, 08:26:46 AM

Sounds like you're on the right track and your butt will be done in a little while and you'll have time for FTC! It will be great! Congrats! ;D

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 11:36:41 AM

Three hours of FTC and counting... does anyone else's Butt call to them from inside the cooler? This is like waiting for the bell to ring on the last day of school! GIVE ME STRENGTH!

FLBentRider · January 09, 2011, 11:47:10 AM

Quote from: TrippingBilly on January 09, 2011, 11:36:41 AM
Three hours of FTC and counting... does anyone else's Butt call to them from inside the cooler? This is like waiting for the bell to ring on the last day of school! GIVE ME STRENGTH!

Three hours is good.

Break that bad boy out.

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 11:51:41 AM

OK, here are the pics so far. 3 hours in FTC and holding to 5.

Here is the Butt out of package

Here is the butt using Wild Willy's #1 rub ready to go into the smoker (link to rub if interested -> http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg0697/wildrub.html#axzz1AZMKcxv6 )

After 16 hours in the smoker ( 4 smoking in Hickory and 12 cooking at 225) it's ready to come out

Ready to FTC... 4 layers of heavy duty aluminum and two heavy towels into the cooler. You can see where the fat broke up when I used the tongs to get it out. It just smelled incredible and I can't wait to taste the bark.

I will post pics after I take it out, make the sandwiches, and deem it a success.

tb

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 11:53:15 AM

FLB... I think I read that you "taught" 5 hours and that's what made it... I'm going the distance... :)

KyNola · January 09, 2011, 12:23:53 PM

TB,
You're a man after my heart. HICKORY!!! Is there any other wood? :D I don't think so.

Great looking butt. Nice going.

muebe · January 09, 2011, 02:29:33 PM

You dun real gud ;D

TestRocket · January 09, 2011, 02:50:18 PM

Yep! Falling apart good right out of the smoker and then a good long FTC! This my man is going to be the best butt you have ever had! ;)

TrippingBilly · January 09, 2011, 02:59:42 PM

OK, butt has been pulled and consumed and I must say it was incredible. The bark was fantastic and the meat was even more amazing. It was just for my wife and I (I just had to make a butt with my new OBS ya know) and we both had two big sandwiches (pics below). The bone just pulled right out of the meat and it just shredded apart easily.

I do have a questions, however... what's the best way to reheat? I'm going to make a pizza tomorrow for the BCS Championship game party at my neighbors but I'm gonna wanna sandwich later tonight and probably tomorrow. Does microwaving dry it out? Any advise is appreciated.

Here's the butt fresh out of the foil

Here's the pulled meat, had to mix the bark in well!

And the finished product. I wanted a sandwich to just taste the meat and then I had to make my signature "Fat Joe"... Pulled Pork, Mac-n-Cheese, and Fries on a bun... you're gonna eat 'em all anyway, why not put 'em on the same bun?!

Thanks to everyone who posted so many pics and advise, made this much easier.

TB