Here we go...rookie first time Boston Butt attempt.

[barhorst2]

The slab...10.3 lbs:

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• barhorst2
• Oct 22, 2016

The rub: Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, kosher salt. I did the whole thin layer of mustard thing to bind it easier.

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• barhorst2
• Oct 22, 2016

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• barhorst2
• Oct 22, 2016

Wrapped up and back in the fridge for some quality time. Wedding today and some football (Go Bucks) and planning to get this on the smoker late tonight. Plan on adding cherry wood a few times before getting some shut-eye and checking sometime during the night. Up early to check again and finish the job.

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• barhorst2
• Oct 22, 2016

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like a good start!

Al

 

[joe black]

So far, so good. Waiting for cooked pics.

 

[barhorst2]

On at 10:30 PM. 205 now, set for 225.

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• barhorst2
• Oct 22, 2016

 

[donegotfat]

Looks like your in for the all night smoke!

Great start, cant wait to see the final shots.

 

[dannylang]

lookin great, can not wait.

dannylang

 

[barhorst2]

174 meat temp at 9AM.

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• barhorst2
• Oct 23, 2016

 

[smokin jay]

Looking good!

 

[tropics]

Looks good so far

Richie

 

[SmokinAl]

Since I see your using the factory therm, you may want to get a independent therm.

The factory therms & controllers on a MES are notoriously inaccurate.

Most of the guys use a Maverick 732 or 733. They are remote, & have both the pit & meat temp. on them.

When the butt is done the bone should be able to wiggle a little & pull out easily & clean.

Good luck!

Al

 

[barhorst2]

190 now. This thing's taking its sweet time.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Looks like you're going to eat well later for sure.

Butts are notorious for taking their sweet time to get done.

Al is right though, don't trust the factory thermometer.

Looking forward to the final pics!

 

[bmudd14474]

They can be a PITA when they wait but patience will yield great results.

 

[timberjet]

You can foil if you run short on time. I would have allowed 20 hours for that bad boy if you didn't. Common first butt mistake is to figure 1 hour per pound. I always figure 2 and change. Hope all goes well and whatever you do, ride it out to 205 or until probe tender.

 

[barhorst2]

Turned out great! I leaned on this site a lot and have learned a lot. Thanks for all who have posted. Hope this post might help out another amateur like me.

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• Oct 23, 2016

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• Oct 23, 2016

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• Oct 23, 2016

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• barhorst2
• Oct 23, 2016

 

[crankybuzzard]

That clean bone is proof that you nailed it! When the bone pulls right out, you know it's time to shred!

Great job!

Points for your first butt!

 

[bmudd14474]

Great job on your first time.