Early done butts

[Q Harley]

I done two butts on Sunday. One was 10 lbs and the other one was about 7 lbs. Butts were prepped and on the smoker at 10:30am. Temp on the smoker was 250, and settled down to 230 in about 15 minutes.

At 5:00 pm, the butts were at 165 on both. I pulled, wrapped and back on the smoker for about an hour and a half. Both butts were at 200-205.

My question is isn't this a short cook for butts this size? Both butts were injuected with a mixture of apple juice and beef broth, mixed equaly. Does an injected butt cook faster than a non injected one?

Butts were done on a Gator Pit. Temp on the pit never exceeded 240 for the total cook. This cook was so easy as far as temp contol, it was almost boring.

Harry

 

[bowhnter]

Yeah, for sure that is pretty quick, but I have never foiled butts. I am sure that sped things up but not sure how much it would have.

 

[Smokin Gator]

It does seem a little on the short side but every piece of meat is different. Hence the old saying... it's done when it's done!!!

 

[Norcoredneck]

Were the butts "enhanced" like Farmer John does? I bought these before and they cook faster.

 

[Harbormaster]

Must have been the weekend for quick butts.
I put 2 on the WSM Friday night about 9:45pm. One was 10-11 lbs, the other 7-8 lbs, and both were at 200 in about 12 hours or so, give or take an hour. Pulled them off, foiled and into the cooler for a really long time. By the time I got home and had time to pull, they were still almost too hot to handle. These were really good butts, very tender and moist. Played with my rub recipe on this cook. I think I need a little more chipotle.

 

[KC_Bobby]

And brisket. I did a 10lb packer in 7 hours @ 235.

 

[Meat Burner]

And brisket. I did a 10lb packer in 7 hours @ 235.

Identical cook here on the UDS.

 

[The_Kapn]

Harry,

Obvious question--was the cook temp taken right at the grate level or from somewhere else in the cooker?

That time is a bit quick for that temp. But, quality Butts and Briskets are cooked every day in that amount of time or less.
Just at a bit higher actual cook temp.

Sounds like it worked out fine :lol:

TIM

 

[ModelMaker]

Did a 8.8lb butt yesterday put it on at 9a.m. (on the EDS) and was 205* at 5p.m. Ran between 200* and 240* all day. Foiled it at 3p.m. at 178* to catch up with ribs. Ribs on at 1:30p.m. all off at 5p.m.
Everyone smiled and then gobbled. What a bunch of pigs my boys are!
He says smilin.......
ModelMaker

 

[Q Harley]

Kapn

Temps were taken at grate level. I use tested gauges inside of the pit on the shelf with the meat. The gauges on the outside seem a little too high, and are not accurate. Found this out the hard way.

Some asked if these butts were enhanced. I did not check, but I sure will next time.

I really appreciate everyones input on this. You guys may make a smoker out of me yet:grin:

Harry