uds need help

[Bill Sutton]

Hi everyone...and thanks for letting me join the BBQ Brethren forum. I have never used a uds before. I want to cook a boston butt with wood coals only. I need to know what temp...and how long would it take to cook...or smoke. Can anyone help me. Thank you very much.
Bill Sutton.

 

[Fwismoker]

You mean shoveling in wood coals? If that's the case you'll need a door.

Butts take around 45 minutes per lb @ 300*

 

[MeatyOakerSmoker]

What temp is a loaded question around here. There are two schools of thought as well as those in between. The low n slow camp recommends the more "traditional" smoking temps of about 225-275. This takes a longer time to achieve doneness but they argue that gives the collagen and fat more time to breakdown so it's worth the wait. The other camp is hot n fast which as you can imagine advocating cooking at a higher temperature (300+) for a shorter period of time. They are you the difference in taste is negligible so why wait. Both camps and thenin betweeners turn out great Q. You should experience the and decide for yourself.

Try not to worry about time and temperature so much as feel and to some degree internal temp of the meat. Many things effect cook time so don't rely on time. Just some examples cooking temps, difference in the meat itself, whether you wrap or no, etc. However you can use some guidelines like the one provided above to plan your meal.

Good luck!

 

[SmittyJonz]

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138045

 

[SmittyJonz]

I always used charcoal and wood chunks. About 60/40.

 

[Bill Sutton]

Thanks very much guys for the reply...I like this place.