I finally got my WSM for christmas. I threw a couple racks of loin backs on last night. They were about 2.5 lbs each. I used a wholse chimney of unlit and put half chimney of lit on top. The only wood I had was hickory, so I put two chunks of that on top. The cooker setteled right in at about 225. The ribs ended up taking about 5.5 hours. Which was way longer than I had planned. The smaller of the two racks was fall off the bone tender, the larger still had a bit of pull, but still pretty good. It could have used a little more time, but I was hungry! They turned out pretty good for a first try, but I was a little afraid to put too much rub on them. I do not think I put enough on. I took some pics, but my battery is dead on my camera right now.
I picked up two butts to do for a party we are having on Saturday night. The party starts at 7pm. The butts are about 7.5 lbs each, bone in. Should I plan on about 14 hrs and at least 2 hrs rest? If I put them on about 10pm Fridaty night, 14 hrs would make it approx noon sat. Assuming I may need another hour or two, this gives me plenty of time. If by chance they get done early, would 5-6 hours wrapped in foil in a cooler be too much? Looking for any advice you guys may be able to give. The information I have gotten here so far has been very helpful!
I picked up two butts to do for a party we are having on Saturday night. The party starts at 7pm. The butts are about 7.5 lbs each, bone in. Should I plan on about 14 hrs and at least 2 hrs rest? If I put them on about 10pm Fridaty night, 14 hrs would make it approx noon sat. Assuming I may need another hour or two, this gives me plenty of time. If by chance they get done early, would 5-6 hours wrapped in foil in a cooler be too much? Looking for any advice you guys may be able to give. The information I have gotten here so far has been very helpful!