My Butt weighs 8lbs...

[Jim Lampe]

...and I'm plannin' on getting it on the WSM at 4am Sunday morning... expecting it to cook for 12 hours... eetin' it about 5:30-6pm.
Am I thinkin' properly?

 

[Bill Hays]

My butts have always taken 2+ hrs/lb but I cook mine at 220-225º .. And, it depends on the butt. I've always done overnighters with butts, starting late afternoon for next day lunch and mid evening for next day dinners. I like to allow at least 2, and preferably 4 hours rest time.

So, if it were me, I'd start it tonight. I'm sure you'll get varying responses though

Take pics!!

Bill

BTW, are you cooking it on this: Mod 2009 18" WMS (DE)

 

[Jim Lampe]

Thanks Bill, yes, Ill take pictures, and I don't care what people think while I photo food.

...and yes, it will be smoked/cooked/done on the "Mod2009 18" WSM (DE)
This butt is for dinner for Sunday... so I think you mean I should start it tomorrow night... Am I correct?

 

[Bill Hays]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jim Lampe:
Thanks Bill, yes, Ill take pictures, and I don't care what people think while I photo food.

...and yes, it will be smoked/cooked/done on the "Mod2009 18" WSM (DE)
This butt is for dinner for Sunday... so I think you mean I should start it tomorrow night... Am I correct? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes, that's what I'd do.

The good thing about butts is they'll hold for a long time so starting earlier give you time for that "stubborn butt" or what have you. Beats trying to rush one at the end. Of course, your cooking temp makes all the difference, so....

Good luck with your cook.

Bill

 

[Jim Lampe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Hays:
BTW, are you cooking it on this: Mod 2009 18" WMS (DE) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nice catch there Bill... BTW, I did fix it.

 

[Bill Hays]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jim Lampe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Hays:
BTW, are you cooking it on this: Mod 2009 18" WMS (DE) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nice catch there Bill... BTW, I did fix it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well, since you listed your tools

, I looked at what you might be cooking on 'cause it makes all the difference in the world ... WSM, Ceramic, Offset .. etc.

Bill

I don't care what people think about my pic taking either.

 

[timothy]

Jim.
No problem, run the temps @ 300+ lid and foil in a pan if you like. At those temps my butts run about a buck and a quarter an hour, with a few hours rest.
Tim

 

[Jim Lampe]

...now I'm wondering how long it was typed like that, since day 1?
BTW, you use a full water bucket when cookin your butts? And you rub 'em and foil/cooler 'em off the cooker for the 2-4 hours after?

 

[Jim Lampe]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timothy:
Jim.
No problem, run the temps @ 300+ lid and foil in a pan if you like. At those temps my butts run about a buck and a quarter an hour, with a few hours rest.
Tim </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
HolyBalls Tim, 1 and 1/4 sounds like.. GrOoVy

 

[Bill Hays]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jim Lampe:
...now I'm wondering how long it was typed like that, since day 1?
BTW, you use a full water bucket when cookin your butts? And you rub 'em and foil/cooler 'em off the cooker for the 2-4 hours after? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
LOL .. At 1st, I thought that was to Tim ... I use a Guru so no water in the pan .. Just balls of foil with a couple sheets over to catch the drippings. I rub mine and let them sit while setting up the WSM. Once it's ready ('bout 1/2 hour), I re-rub and go straight to the WSM and let it come up to temp with the meat on. Don't open 'till they're done.

Bill

 

[timothy]

Yep,
I'm with Bill, empty foiled pan and all is good.

Tim

 

[Jim Lampe]

ok guys, i'll let ya know with photos and more info as cook time gets closer.
She's TRYING to talk me into "other" methods... BUTT I'm not swayed easily...

 

[Jim Lampe]

This 8lb Butt is going on 6hours now, with an internal temp right now at 180' and the dome temp at a steady 250'.
http://image55.webshots.com/85...5566169EXzefz_ph.jpg

 

[Greg M. (cheapcharlie)]

Hey Jim, when I click on your link I get this message.

The website declined to show this webpage

I'm thinking your butt's too big!

 

[Jim Lampe]

Greg, when it shows that message, hit your REFRESH button, see if that works. It's happened to me a few times.
Ok, it's done....
http://good-times.webshots.com...09550105566169wduhwx
Put it on at 4:10 this morning and it hit 195' internal temp at a little after the noon hour.
Wrapped it tight in foil and gonna leave it for awhile that way... the bone:
http://good-times.webshots.com...27990105566169klgkpY
fell off as I lifted the butt from the grate.
I'd say it's done.

 

[Greg M. (cheapcharlie)]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jim Lampe:
Greg, when it shows that message, hit your REFRESH button, see if that works. It's happened to me a few times.
Ok, it's done....
http://good-times.webshots.com...09550105566169wduhwx
Put it on at 4:10 this morning and it hit 195' internal temp at a little after the noon hour.
Wrapped it tight in foil and gonna leave it for awhile that way... the bone:
http://good-times.webshots.com...27990105566169klgkpY
fell off as I lifted the butt from the grate.
I'd say it's done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes, that worked. That's a good looking butt!

 

[Jim Lampe]

[/QUOTE]
Yes, that worked. That's a good looking butt![/QUOTE]
Ya know what...? That's exactly what SHE said last night