Just when you think you know what you're doing...

[Justin Hancock]

Foiling and resting the butt is key for it being tender all over IMO

The rest in particular allows the heat to redistribute in the butt evenly and thus helping the final product be more tender.

I figured this out when a butt cook went a bit over dinner time once and I skipped the resting in foil stage. The money muscle, tubes, and horn were perfect but the middle portion of the butt was a bit tough.

 

[Charles Howse]

Hi Justin, you nailed it! I have simply gotten away from a "if it works, don't fix it" procedure. When I had a big garden, I was accused of not caring if I made anything, just wanting to experiment. I'm back on target now thanks to my friends here.