Anyone not foil pork butts?

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I have smoked butts without foiling.

If you don't foil you better be ready for a long smoke.

No foil makes for a nice bark but it takes longer .

Foiling at 165º will help speed up the cook time but will soften the bark.

 Pretty much sums it up, right there 

 

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I haven't foiled my butts yet. One 12-pounder took about 22 hours at 230*. I will be foiling this weekend, though. I'm happy to hear that it will cut down the time a bit!

 Pop the heat up some once you are foiled and you can be surprised how much quicker you get done, without the butt suffering. My last 6 1/ lb. butt took only 7 1/2 hours.