Pork Butt 14 hour cook

[Poochie]

About an 8 pound butt that I cooked at 228...yes, I was trying to see how good my new Fireboard 2 Drive would do...and it worked like a charm.  The photo of the butt on the grate makes it look like it weighs 2 pounds because the KK is so big. Very tasty too. If you look close you can see that I started a small fire in the extreme left side. After it cools down I'll see how much lump it didn't use!

[swoff1]

1 hour ago, Poochie said:

About an 8 pound butt that I cooked at 228...yes, I was trying to see how good my new Fireboard 2 Drive would do...and it worked like a charm.  The photo of the butt on the grate makes it look like it weighs 2 pounds because the KK is so big. Very tasty too. If you look close you can see that I started a small fire in the extreme left side. After it cools down I'll see how much lump it didn't use!

congrats  looks very good.

[Seasport]

Poochie, which fan blower are you using with the new Komodo. Your cooks look very good, love the new Komodo.

Regards

[Tyrus]

I love those silvery bronze grates Pooch, stunning, but only a runner up to your butt........pork butt that is. Beauty of a color all around.

[Cheesehead_Griller]

I'm considering the Fireboard 2 Drive as well. I'm curious to know which fan you used. I'm thinking about ordering the BBQ Guru Bull or Viper. I like the Bull because it's all metal but others said it's a bit too powerful. The Viper is plastic but more appropriate for the BB32. I'll probably just go with the Viper and see how it goes. 

[tony b]

38 minutes ago, Cheesehead_Griller said:

The Viper is plastic but more appropriate for the BB32. I'll probably just go with the Viper and see how it goes. 

I've owned my Viper fan for over 12 years now. No worries. 

[Poochie]

I agree. I used the Pit Viper fan. $50 and worth more.  I have an old one that's at least 8 years old and it still runs like new.

And Tyrus, I ordered the special Olympic Gold grates when I bought mine. They were only $20 more. 

[Tyrus]

On 2/8/2022 at 6:03 PM, Poochie said:

And Tyrus, I ordered the special Olympic Gold grates when I bought mine

I wish you well with your Olympic Gold grates, but alas like sex, a momentary pleasure...they will soon darken and loose their luster.

[C6Bill]

Curious as to your decision to cook on the upper grate, 

[Poochie]

No real reason except it was the only grate I hadn't used yet. It would have fine on the main grate. 

[Sharon]

I have a FireBoard 2 as well and use it with a Guru viper on my KK 21.  The FireBoard 2 is and the Guru fan is a great setup and like it much better than any other I’ve used (and I’ve used 2 couple of highly rated others).  What lump did you use on your cook and how long did it take?  I’m throwing a 9.3 lb butt on my KK tonight (ready to go around 11pm) with hopes that 1 big load of Fogo super premium (really large pieces) can get me through without having to reload.  Shooting for a 225-230 temp. Hoping it will be ready in time for dinner to share with friends tomorrow night.  Think it might or should I goose up the temp a bit?  Must admit I am out of practice and flying solo so I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.  Thanks for any info and encouragement you can give.

Sharon

[C6Bill]

At 225 to 230 you should not need to reload any charcoal. Check the temp around 8 AM and if you are not through the stall then bump the temp up to 245. That should get you finished around 3 PM. That gives you plenty of time to rest. They are all different so maybe earlier maybe later.

 

I like to cook my butts at 235, but i am usually cooking two at a time and i try to schedule out for an 18 hour cook.