Comp pork, Money muscle

[essexsmoker]

Hi All,

Had a quick look but search came up with nothing, which I find hard to believe, but there you go.

Anyway, I would like to know what everyone does with their money muscle (mm) for comp butts.

I remove mine at 180F IT and then try to hold it until the rest of the butt comes up to temp.
I am finding it hard to keep it warm without it over cooking.

Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks, Ant.

 

[chef jimmyj]

I don't compete but why not pull it at 165. Then put it back and time it to finish with the rest of the pork...JJ

 

[unclebubbas bbq]

KCBS rules state that pork must be cooked whole until done and then you can cut it up.....what is considered done? Anything over 165 would be my guess. I would call or email KCBS and ask

 

[boykjo]

Here ya go

http://www.kcbs.us/news.php?id=740

 

[unclebubbas bbq]

 
Here ya go

http://www.kcbs.us/news.php?id=740

Thanks!

 

[sundown farms]

Chef JJ - Good idea as the last one I trimmed competition style (I do not compete) the money muscle totally fell apart when the larger pieces were up to temp. I will pull it early and return it as you suggest. Thanks.

 

[essexsmoker]

I don't compete but why not pull it at 165. Then put it back and time it to finish with the rest of the pork...JJ

Thanks, might try that.

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[essexsmoker]

Thanks to all others for replying too. Very helpful.

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[essexsmoker]

Chef JJ - Good idea as the last one I trimmed competition style (I do not compete) the money muscle totally fell apart when the larger pieces were up to temp. I will pull it early and return it as you suggest. Thanks.

Don't know if you do or not, but it pays to rest it for a bit. If you cut into it too soon it will crumble.

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[sundown farms]

Thanks. Maybe that was my problem.

 

[tripleq]

 
I don't compete but why not pull it at 165. Then put it back and time it to finish with the rest of the pork.

Can you elaborate on this some more for us new guys please? Do You pull the butt and remove it or trim it before you start the cook and just remove the piece.

perhaps there is a thread already.