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ozzie
06-27-2006, 10:52 PM
Smoked my first butt this past weekend. Tried to remember all the great advice you folks have dished out on the subject and must have done it right. While it wouldn't win any comps, it did turn out pretty tasty. Let's see, specifics were....
5 Lb butt - cooked at 255* - foiled at 170* - removed at 195* - foiled again, wrapped in towel, put in dry cooler, covered w/moving blanket - rest for a couple of hours - Smoke ribs while butt is resting.
Would have posted pix, but not exactly sure how that's done. Anyway, thanks to all on this forum for sharing their expertise. This weekend's cook was my best yet.
txpgapro
06-27-2006, 10:57 PM
Congrats Ozzie! Nothin' to it huh? :lol:
ozzie
06-27-2006, 11:03 PM
Nope, not really. It seemed so intimidating at first, but now that the first one is under my belt, I see a bright future in butts!!
TexLaw
06-28-2006, 09:16 AM
Way to go, Ozzie! I bet that was some tasty pork.


TL
txpgapro
06-28-2006, 10:44 AM
I love butts! I've been having 3 pulled pork sammies every night for the past week trying to finish off all I cooked for Mother's Day. Still as good and fresh as the Sunday I cooked it. Been using some spicy Carolina vinegar sauce that I got in the trade. I never get tired of a good butt! :lol:
cleglue
06-28-2006, 05:19 PM
Congratulations on the butt Ozzie. I love pulled pork. I love ribs more but I do like pulled pork.
Woodman
06-28-2006, 07:01 PM
Funny how the Texans are nervous about butts while brisket is second nature. Southeasterners are the opposite! Ohioans can just cook anything!
ozzie
06-28-2006, 07:57 PM
In most cases I'd agree Woodman, but I'm originally a Yankee, from Long Island no less, so I'm nervous about all of it. This whole BBQ thing you got going here is new to me!
oregonboy
06-28-2006, 11:33 PM
Im jealous ozzie!!!my next one will be better :lol:
Bayou Black Iron
06-29-2006, 08:26 AM
Congrats on the first butt, ozzie :D They'll just keep getting better 8)
david brace
06-29-2006, 09:56 AM
Congrats Ozzie...way to go !!!...but you said you're from Long Island. If you EVER drove on the LIE, you shouldn't be afraid of anything :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

DB
droller
06-29-2006, 10:02 AM
Funny how the Texans are nervous about butts while brisket is second nature. Southeasterners are the opposite! Ohioans can just cook anything!


Hell, I always make sure I take a packed lunch with me whenever I have to go through Ohio. :)
ozzie
06-29-2006, 10:02 PM
True enough DB, but this is a different kind of fear.