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[sparky]

I would start earlier. My butts always seem to take 12 to 14 hours to cook and then there is cooler time of at least 1 or 2 hours. Time to pull it too. Just saying.

 

[RickB]

I would start earlier. My butts always seem to take 12 to 14 hours to cook and then there is cooler time of at least 1 or 2 hours. Time to pull it too. Just saying.

I am talking no fl on the first cook. Still thinkng 14hours for a 7lb? 195 to 200? 2 hrs cambrea and pull?


you the man...thanks

 

[RickB]

How long do you lay out prior to pit time?

 

[sparky]

One hour or so. Take the butt out then have 2 or 3 FT's. Should be ready then.

 

[RickB]

2 or 3 ft at 3am...hmmmm. Be a long day

 

[TentHunter]

How long do you lay out prior to pit time?

I like to put pork shoulders on the pit while they're still cold. Why? Because the longer the outside of the meat takes to reach 140° the more smoke penetration and the deeper the smoke ring can develop. But it's preference.