For me it's all about timing. If I'm making it for lunch and have a 8 lb butt for example, I'm looking at a 12-14 hour cook low/slow or a 8-10 hour cook higher. Putting it on at 8-10PM the night before is much more appealing to me than midnight-2 AM., so I'd do it low/slow.Originally posted by Joel Oliva:
so what happens with the pork butt if you cook it faster vs slower? if you can cook it faster, then why cook it slower and visa versa? does the consistancy of the meat differ? if not, then why doesn't everyone just cook it faster?
Originally posted by Glenn W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Joel Oliva:
so what temp would you recommend if cooking 2 butts together on the top grate?
Originally posted by Ken Keating:
Two years ago on July 4th I had one go 22 hours. Not sure why it took so long but it tasted great
165 is not inaccurate, yes: it's overkill. Pasteurization occurs at lower temps. Rather than the FDA/USDA telling consumers not to use analog bi-metal therms to check for safety and to use accurate, tip-sensitive therms instead, this temp is used as an 'extra measure of safety'. I'm not fond of dumbed-down information but oh, well.Originally posted by Tim L.:
Kevin-
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My question to you, then, would be...do you ever cook chicken on the grill, and if so, what's your approach? High heat, get it on and off asap? Sear then low heat? Reverse sear?
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I have absorbed your comments on pasteurization, by the way. 165 is not inaccurate, but it's also a lot higher than necessary, and does nothing to help in my quest for juicy chicken.
Originally posted by Joel Oliva:
Ok, my wife decided to buy some beef ribs since my in-laws decided to road trip spontaneously last night to my house and spend the weekend with us.
I'm gonna be using the Beef Back Rib-Yum Yum Seasoning from cooking topics here in this site.
I'm gonna use my 18.5 smoker to smoke this bad boy for tomorrow night. I do have a rib rack but not sure if a meaty rib will fit. I'll adjust as needed from what the directions described.
SO!...Can anyone give me some helpful tips not to screw this guy up? Everyone is asking if I can get this meat to be very juicy and right about to fall off the bone. We'd like to have it by tomorrow's dinner between 5-6.
Has anyone have any great experience with "Beef Ribs"?
Originally posted by Joel Oliva:
I'm back with another question fellas!!!
so i'll be making pulled pork for superbowl...
We haven't discussed here about foiling a butt. Would it make the butt cook faster and be more moist if you foil it? I've read you can cook for 4 hours and then foil for another 4 hours until tender. Any take on this?