Test Butt for Cinco De Mayo Taco's

[boxkiller]

Boston Butt
Temp 250 Degrees
Lumberjack Hickory
First time wrapping a pork butt. I usually just let it cook. But was trying to get it done in less then 12 hrs ;)

Going in at 7:00 AM

Around 1:30 I wrapped, but forgot to take some pictures.

Pulled off at 3:45 PM

Opening after letting rest for a couple of hours

After it was pulled

 

[sandyut]

looks great! whats the weight on that? I do them hot and fast and that cut the time without wrapping.

 

[boxkiller]

looks great! whats the weight on that? I do them hot and fast and that cut the time without wrapping.

It was 8 1/2 lbs. What temp do you smoke them at?

 

[sandyut]

Usually start them at 180 (high smoke on the rec tec) for about an hour or two then turn it up to 275 and leave them there till done. I think they usually go for about 10 hours give or take a couple - you know how they have a mind of their own.

 

[zwiller]

Looks great! I halve mine now and never going back. 7-8hrs max and 2x bark. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/butt-halved-success.298552/

 

[smokerjim]

Looks excellant!

 

[WI Smoker77]

Great looking pork there. Delicious!!

 

[boxkiller]

Usually start them at 180 (high smoke on the rec tec) for about an hour or two then turn it up to 275 and leave them there till done. I think they usually go for about 10 hours give or take a couple - you know how they have a mind of their own.

I will have to give that a try.

Thanks

 

[forktender]

Looks great! I halve mine now and never going back. 7-8hrs max and 2x bark. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/butt-halved-success.298552/

How are you cutting a butt in half? Are you buying boneless or do you use butchers saw?

 

[zwiller]

How are you cutting a butt in half? Are you buying boneless or do you use butchers saw?

No, not boneless or sawed, I just cut it lengthwise. One half got the bone the other not. I expected the half with the bone to take a bit longer to finish but to my chagrin it finished same time as the other half.

 

[forktender]

No, not boneless or sawed, I just cut it lengthwise. One half got the bone the other not. I expected the half with the bone to take a bit longer to finish but to my chagrin it finished same time as the other half.

Sweet, I'm going to try it on my next butt.
Thank you.
Dan