pork butt

mez · May 20, 2012, 10:48:17 AM

Just wondering if 190 IT is enough or if I need to get it to 195 got people coming to eat in an hour.7.5 pounder been in there for almost 17 hours.

muebe · May 20, 2012, 10:51:23 AM

You can pull it at 190F

mez · May 20, 2012, 11:11:53 AM

Thanks I pulled it at 192 I want some FTC time for it before everyone gets here.I'll try and remember to take pics for yall.

mr5150 · May 20, 2012, 11:19:10 AM

Where do most people put the temp probe in the middle or closer to the end?

Habanero Smoker · May 20, 2012, 01:31:57 PM

Quote from: mr5150 on May 20, 2012, 11:19:10 AM
Where do most people put the temp probe in the middle or closer to the end?

The thickest part of the butt.

TedEbear · May 20, 2012, 06:21:21 PM

Also, make sure the probe isn't touching the bone.

Wildcat · May 21, 2012, 04:24:13 PM

And not in a fat pocket!

mez · May 22, 2012, 07:08:50 AM

It took 17 hours but was worth the wait.I injected it withCT and rubbed it with jan's rub.It came out very tasty and moist.Even though it didn't need it I made a batch of 10.5's sauce to top off the sammies. Only pic I got sorry to many hungry people drolling over my shoulder

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destrouk · May 22, 2012, 07:32:28 AM

nice mate what was the cooking temp at ?? i normally have 10lbs done in 12 is why I ask

mikecorn.1 · May 22, 2012, 07:54:05 AM

That turned out looking good. I bet its delicious.

mez · May 22, 2012, 12:56:49 PM

Quote from: destrouk on May 22, 2012, 07:32:28 AM
nice mate what was the cooking temp at ?? i normally have 10lbs done in 12 is why I ask

Cooked it at 220-230 but I had a lot of temp swings guess I need to get a PID hopefully that will help.

Habanero Smoker · May 22, 2012, 01:03:06 PM

The type of temperature swings you are experiencing are not going to have an impact on the final out come of butts, briskets, or roasts. They will all turn out fine.

destrouk · May 22, 2012, 01:49:34 PM

Quote from: mez on May 22, 2012, 12:56:49 PM
Quote from: destrouk on May 22, 2012, 07:32:28 AM
nice mate what was the cooking temp at ?? i normally have 10lbs done in 12 is why I ask
Cooked it at 220-230 but I had a lot of temp swings guess I need to get a PID hopefully that will help.

wow odd mine 12 hours at 200 and its done Bone in ( not sure if that makes a diff to cooking times )

KyNola · May 22, 2012, 02:12:59 PM

Tim, have you done more than one 10 lb butt at 200 and it get finished in 12 hours? If so, that sounds a bit odd to me. What are you measuring temps in the Bradley and the IT of the meat with? What IT are you considering the butt done?

I'm not being critical at all. It just is contrary to what I have come to expect when cooking a butt. Especially a larger one like a 10 pounder at a particularly low temp of 200.

Wildcat · May 22, 2012, 04:01:39 PM

Quote from: KyNola on May 22, 2012, 02:12:59 PM
Tim, have you done more than one 10 lb butt at 200 and it get finished in 12 hours? If so, that sounds a but odd to me. What are you measuring temps in the Bradley and the IT of the meat with? What IT are you considering the butt done?

I'm not being critical at all. It just is contrary to what I have come to expect when cooking a butt. Especially a larger one like a 10 pounder at a particularly low temp of 200.

Ditto. It takes me 18 to 24 hours smoking/cooking at an average of 205. Do you have an extra heating element installed in yours?