Pork butt madness

[Patrick B]

Been cooking a pork butt since 8am this morning and right now at 5:49pm the temp is only 158 or so. Dome temp has been steady at 250-270 all day. The butt is 5-6 pounds. Getting anxious and would like to eat by 8pm. Should i foil it or just crank up the vents and see what happens? Thanx

 

[Susan Z]

Yep, or foil and put her in the oven to finish. You've got pleny of smoke flavor by now. Have you been at a plateau for awhile?

 

[Al Silverman]

Hi,

Try taking the temp in another spot, you may be in a pocket of fat or something.

Al

 

[Patrick B]

Yes, it has been steady in the high 150's low 160's. I am starving. though just came in and the skinnier part of the butt looks to be at about 170. My remote therm in the thicker bone part reads 160. If i pulled it now i would probably ruin it, right.

 

[Al Silverman]

I agree with Susan, wrap in foil toss it in a 300° oven till it hits 200° give or take. Then pull.

Al