new pulled pork method
- Thread starter pal251
- Start date
I'll sometimes cut a butt in half so they cook quicker... and get a little more bark.
cpw
Babbling Farker
Pitmaster T did a video about this awhile back. I don't remember the outcome but I know he cut the butt into smaller chunks to get more bark. It seems like it'd be a good idea.
jonmhenderson
Full Fledged Farker
I've done it using my pellet cooker. You definitely get more outside brown.
xbullyx
Found some matches.
Seems like it would over- all be drier??
Pyle's BBQ
Babbling Farker
The most I would cut it would be in half. And that would be only if it is a full butt. As xbullyx put it it could come out drier than you want.
Manana
Knows what a fatty is.
I suggested this once at another site and got accused of being lazy...but that aside I would think with the fat content of a butt you wouldn't have to worry about dryness. However like others have said I don't think I'd go anymore than half unless it was huge or you really really like bark.
P
pike51
Guest
I normally only buy/smoke 1/2 butts and they turn out just fine because I'm not cooking for an army. Just need to pay attention to your cook time.
che22879
is one Smokin' Farker
I cut them in half too. More bark and their done quicker.
DaGoomba
Knows what a fatty is.
I was wondering about cutting the bigger butts in half because the only ones I can find at Costco and Safeway out here are like 17 pounders and huge!! I can't find an 8 or 9 pounder.
midwest_kc
is one Smokin' Farker
Are they 17 lb butt, or 2 8-9 lbs? I know all the costcos I've bought from they sell them as 2 packs in the cryo.
jestridge
somebody shut me the fark up.
Bigger the better
oldbill
is One Chatty Farker
Ya' know? I have a 10lb picnic that I'll be cooking for the fourth and after reading this thread I think I'll half it! The bark gives sooo much flavor and texture after being pulled and mixed in with the meat, so the more bark the better IMO!:thumb:
Tsevg9
Knows what a fatty is.
I cut the last 10lber I had in half. It made for less cooking time, that's for sure. Didn't turn out dry, and more bark was a plus.
FromthePitBBQ
Knows what a fatty is.
Double check, but for the most part pork butts sold at Sam's and Costco are double packed butts. Each one will be about 8-9 lbs. unless you're getting both a butt and picnic in a package, but I've never seen that at the big stores.
S
slowpod
Guest
To get more bark but not drier butt, how about cut into half or quarter near the end of the cook, like after you've foiled and return to the cooker to finish? Never tried this but will give this a go next time.
Toney Marconi
Full Fledged Farker
Does it matter which direction you cut it?
