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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Food Related => Topic started by: hughver on February 28, 2018, 10:51:33 AM

Title: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: hughver on February 28, 2018, 10:51:33 AM: I've got three 9+ lb. pork butts on the Traeger that are currently at 145Â° IT with the pit set to 200Â°. I've got a doctors appointment at 10:45. There is no way the butts will be done before I have to leave. I'm thinking of pan/foil at IT of ~160Â° and leaving them cook until I return, 3 to 4 hours. Will the butts overcook if I leave the pit at say at 205Â° or 210Â°? I'm probably going to raise the pit to 275Â° so that I reach 160Â° IT before I leave. Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: hughver on February 28, 2018, 11:09:05 AM: Your probably right, I'll leave the pit at 200Â°. Like sous vide, it cannot cook any more than the surrounding temperature. I'll probe test it when I get home and raise the temperature to 275Â° if they are not ready.
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 28, 2018, 11:53:03 AM: Quote from: hughver on February 28, 2018, 11:09:05 AM
Your probably right, I'll leave the pit at 200Â°. Like sous vide, it cannot cook any more than the surrounding temperature. I'll probe test it when I get home and raise the temperature to 275Â° if they are not ready.

Good plan...if there is no rush, then don't rush the meat.
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: triplebq on February 28, 2018, 02:52:07 PM: Funny years ago I didn't wrap anything. I would put a shoulder or butt on with a temp probe and let it go until done. I don't ever remember having a butt dried out. I like the others suggestion of running the pit at a lower temp and let it ride.
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: hughver on February 28, 2018, 03:03:54 PM: Got back from the Doctor's earlier than I though. Butts were about 175Â° IT. Turned the temperature up to 300Â°. ITs now 196-201Â°, I'll probe/pull shortly and FTC while I cool the juices in the freezer.
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: dk117 on February 28, 2018, 03:27:43 PM: I'm glad the cook worked out for you. I might be confusing two different issues, but I think yes a pork butt can be overcooked. Like sschorr I define this as mushy.

You'll get Hawaiian Kalua pork I've always found to be mushy. Same with crock pot and frankly same with most BBQ restaurants. I've never made mushy pork on the pellet grill. Then again I don't think I've ever gone more than 205 max IT.

DK
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: hughver on February 28, 2018, 03:45:26 PM: Pulled all three, IT's between 201 and 203Â°. Bones came out clean. [ Invalid Attachment ]
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: triplebq on February 28, 2018, 04:07:48 PM: I'd say they are done. Nice
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: hughver on February 28, 2018, 06:00:44 PM: For those of you that like lots of bark, this ones for you. :lick:
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: SmokinHandyman on February 28, 2018, 06:26:08 PM: Nice job
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: reubenray on February 28, 2018, 08:13:52 PM: Did you foil them? I have gone back and forth about foiling or not. I know I would have some au jus if I foil, but will the meat be any better by foiling.
Title: Re: Can Pork Butt be Overcooked?
Post by: hughver on March 01, 2018, 01:04:15 AM: Quote from: reubenray on February 28, 2018, 08:13:52 PM
Did you foil them? I have gone back and forth about foiling or not. I know I would have some au jus if I foil, but will the meat be any better by foiling.

Yes, I put them in foil pans with some apple juice @ 160Â° IT and covered them until done.