3am start for a 8.7 lb pork butte, hickory chips .. on for 3 hrs check temp , spritz .. check in in 4 hrs .. try to catch a pic of the meat

13 Comments

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   tlminh 4 months ago

   Me too. Just started a 10 lb pork butt and a 16 lb brisket at midnight. Cheating since im using my pellet smoker

   Happy 4th!!

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   Bustin_Humpd8pies 4 months ago

   Happy 4th!!

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   Ganyu1990 4 months ago

   A labor of love for sure!

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   WindMilli 4 months ago

   I just got in from the backyard here on the west coast. My beef flat brisket is covered in a mix of flavors and should be ready by 2pm.

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   iThoreaulyBrewed 4 months ago

   Let’s go gang! Went to bed at 11:30, up since 3:30, got the butt on at 5:30.

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   bigreddwillie1956 4 months ago

   Happy 4th of July y’all. I love the dedication to the cook! I hope everyone’s feast turns out wonderful.

   https://preview.redd.it/pl29kz4gduaf1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05b1b65379f0b810e024f5eb1356cf24480fc96c

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   I_Eat_Mop_Who22 4 months ago

   Good luck, and enjoy the ride.

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   too_much_candy_4me 4 months ago

   10 lb one. Put on 5 pm. Took off wrapped put in 220 oven

   https://preview.redd.it/l78qjl7mpuaf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6632cabb4097b250977ccb164310ea71b53d768

   at 11. Just checked it. Perfect 202. Turned oven to 170 until noon

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   jpratt3030 4 months ago

   That’s how we do it. Happy Independence Day!

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    NefariousnessFun7881 4 months ago

    That kettle has some stories to tell… ❤️

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    not_speshil_k 4 months ago

    How do you arrange your charcoal?

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    wulfpak04 4 months ago

    I was up as well getting my butt on. Happy BBQing.

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    UnitHuge5400 4 months ago

    I always love hiking at Pork Butte, you should have an amazing time