My First Butt

jcb · Newbie Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 84

I am going to do 2 butts on Labor Day. Can I cook my butt for 6hrs on day one and finish it on day two? Very Happy

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patruns · Posted: Tue Aug 14 12 5:47 pm Post subject:

I would not recommend partially cooking meat one day and finishing the next. Better to fully cook the first day and then reheat.
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jcb · Newbie Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 84

How is your time handled? I plan on eating at 2:30 3:00. I will be dead on my feet if I have to get up and start cooking at 3:00 am. I have no support so it is just me. So any Ideas on how its done would be great Cool

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DrunkPlumber · Posted: Tue Aug 14 12 7:22 pm Post subject:

What cooker are you using?
An estimate for cooking time would be 1-1/2 to 2 hours per pound, or until finished (bone pulls easily on bone-in, fork twists easily on boneless). Of course every piece of meat is different.
I have cooked butts on Saturday, pulled them and then refridgerated overnight. On Sunday pan them and cover with foil. Into a 170 oven until ready. Add a little apple juice mixed with apple cider vinegar if the meat starts to dry out.
Of course the easiest way, for me, is to simply put them on the cooker, about 16 hours before I want to eat, and let them cook. Remove from cooker when ready, double wrap with foil, wrap with 2 bath towels and rest in a cooler until you're ready to pull them. They will stay warm for hours this way.
Good luck!
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