Pork butt

[mike schenk]

I have a 10# butt that I'm doing over an open flame, a fire pit. I have a food grate that I'm putting off to one side with cement blocks on the sides. The idea is to not have the coals directly under the meat. I'm looking for affirmation or ideas.

 

[chopsaw]

I'm looking for affirmation or ideas.

Sounds great . Would love to see a picture of the set up if you can .
Maybe coals on both sides ? Butt in the middle .

 

[HalfSmoked]

Have done this patience is the game. Coals under the meat depends on how close they are to the meat. meat in center coals to the side as chopsaw suggested and again how close to the meat the coals are. Keeping a consistent heat will also play in the game. Look at my avatar open pit over wood on a rotisserie. Enjoy and hope it comes out well for you.

Warren

 

[mike schenk]

I have a 10# butt that I'm doing over an open flame, a fire pit. I have a food grate that I'm putting off to one side with cement blocks on the sides. The idea is to not have the coals directly under the meat. I'm looking for affirmation or ideas.

Had no sleep two night ago so am doing it now.
The lid is an afterthought. Unfortunately my temp 8s fluctuating quite a bit. It is a work in progress, so we'll see. More to come

 

[mike schenk]

Had no sleep two night ago so am doing it now.
The lid is an afterthought. Unfortunately my temp 8s fluctuating quite a bit. It is a work in progress, so we'll see. More to come
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Even with the fluctuations in temp, it turned out excellent. I will be doing this again.

 

[JLeonard]

Man thats some true BBQ right there. Looks mighty good.

Jim

 

[chopsaw]

Nice work Mike. Thanks for the pics and the update.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Nice job

Warren