Need advice on 35lb pork butt smoke on UDS - Page 2

smokywinslow · 08-28-2013, 12:36 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. That helps alot. Didnt even think to bring the temp up to 325 or so before puttin the meat on. Ive got em seasoned and wrapped in the fridge since last night. I think im gonna keep em wrapped and see how they fit like that on the uds and go from there. I dont need the meat until friday. So, if i cant fit em all on there at once ill just smoke 2 tonight and 2 tomorrow. Good thing i like to drink beer and hang out by the smoker!! Anyways, i have been taking pics of the prep and plan on posting the full results on here for all to enjoy.

olewarthog · 08-28-2013, 12:38 PM

My suggestion is to add 2 hours to whatever you estimate your cook time to be. This gives you insurance time against sudden weather changes, longer than average stalls, etc. When the butts are done, double wrap on foil, place in a dry cooler & cover with towels, newspapers, etc. If they get done early, no problem. I have held butts 5+ hours in a cooler & they were still too hot to handle with bare hands. They extra rest actually helps the meat reabsorb juices.

SmokinJohn · 08-28-2013, 12:44 PM

I've done 15 pounds (2 butts) on one of my two racks, I could do 30-35 on one, and possibly double on the second.

PICS PICS PICS!

smokywinslow · 08-28-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by olewarthog

My suggestion is to add 2 hours to whatever you estimate your cook time to be. This gives you insurance time against sudden weather changes, longer than average stalls, etc. When the butts are done, double wrap on foil, place in a dry cooler & cover with towels, newspapers, etc. If they get done early, no problem. I have held butts 5+ hours in a cooler & they were still too hot to handle with bare hands. They extra rest actually helps the meat reabsorb juices.

Ya, about the weather. I live in the good ol state of iowa. its been about 100 during the day and close to 80 at night, with absolutely no rain in the future. Its been brutal lately. But, nothing cold beers cant fix! And yes, i plan on giving my self a few hours of play just to be sure they're done. Keep the feedback coming!

ajmcedar · 08-28-2013, 03:00 PM

Had 8 8-10 pounders on my 2 rack UDS, worked well, may need to rotate between racks. Good luck.

smokywinslow · 08-28-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ajmcedar

Had 8 8-10 pounders on my 2 rack UDS, worked well, may need to rotate between racks. Good luck.

Nice to see another Iowegian!

smokywinslow · 08-28-2013, 04:16 PM

Another question.....If i end up smoking 2 tonight and 2 tomorrow night. what is the best method of storing the meat untill Friday. Obviously i would then have 2 fresh off the smoker, and 2 from the previous night. should i pull, then package and put in fridge? Leave it whole? What would the best way be?

MeatCandy · 08-28-2013, 06:30 PM

Since it already seems to be settled I thought I would chime in...

Get a Lang...While your out Get 3 more Butts...2 chickens and some ribs...Smoke On...

MeatCandy · 08-28-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by smokywinslow

Another question.....If i end up smoking 2 tonight and 2 tomorrow night. what is the best method of storing the meat untill Friday. Obviously i would then have 2 fresh off the smoker, and 2 from the previous night. should i pull, then package and put in fridge? Leave it whole? What would the best way be?

Pull and package would be what I would do...

08-28-2013, 12:36 PM	#16
smokywinslow Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Des Moines, IA	Thanks for all the help guys. That helps alot. Didnt even think to bring the temp up to 325 or so before puttin the meat on. Ive got em seasoned and wrapped in the fridge since last night. I think im gonna keep em wrapped and see how they fit like that on the uds and go from there. I dont need the meat until friday. So, if i cant fit em all on there at once ill just smoke 2 tonight and 2 tomorrow. Good thing i like to drink beer and hang out by the smoker!! Anyways, i have been taking pics of the prep and plan on posting the full results on here for all to enjoy. __________________ UDS, Weber kettle, WGA, Brinkman electric, Kenmore Gas Grill, more to come!!

08-28-2013, 12:38 PM	#17
olewarthog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-07-10 Location: Hazlehurst, GA	My suggestion is to add 2 hours to whatever you estimate your cook time to be. This gives you insurance time against sudden weather changes, longer than average stalls, etc. When the butts are done, double wrap on foil, place in a dry cooler & cover with towels, newspapers, etc. If they get done early, no problem. I have held butts 5+ hours in a cooler & they were still too hot to handle with bare hands. They extra rest actually helps the meat reabsorb juices. __________________ Jim Sewell --

08-28-2013, 12:44 PM	#18
SmokinJohn Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Anaheim, CA	I've done 15 pounds (2 butts) on one of my two racks, I could do 30-35 on one, and possibly double on the second. PICS PICS PICS! __________________ Double Barrel Drum Smoker, UDS, ECB, Char-Broil gas grill & charcoal grills, Smokey Joe - Certified Moink Baller

08-28-2013, 03:00 PM	#20
ajmcedar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-29-09 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA	Had 8 8-10 pounders on my 2 rack UDS, worked well, may need to rotate between racks. Good luck. __________________ Al Madler Big Red Kamado Kooker(King Griller), Little Red Akorn Jr, PBC, UDS, MiniUDS, Smokey Joe

08-28-2013, 04:16 PM	#22
smokywinslow Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Des Moines, IA	Another question.....If i end up smoking 2 tonight and 2 tomorrow night. what is the best method of storing the meat untill Friday. Obviously i would then have 2 fresh off the smoker, and 2 from the previous night. should i pull, then package and put in fridge? Leave it whole? What would the best way be? __________________ UDS, Weber kettle, WGA, Brinkman electric, Kenmore Gas Grill, more to come!!

08-28-2013, 06:30 PM	#23
MeatCandy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-13 Location: Dog Patch, Ca	Since it already seems to be settled I thought I would chime in... Get a Lang...While your out Get 3 more Butts...2 chickens and some ribs...Smoke On...