I'm doing my first butt in an 09. I started it overnight to give it plenty of time to cook. If it is done before serving time can I turn down the temp and let it sit or will this dry out the meat? Thanks!
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Some of the larger/commercial Cookshacks have a timer that will drop them back to 140�,when done, and hold.
Some folks use their cookshacks as a holding oven.
Butts have enough internal moisture to hold several hrs,but I foil mine anyway.
I don't know how long you are thinking about holding,but you can plastic wrap,foil,heavy towel and leave in a dry cooler.
It will hold your temp for three or four hours.
Hope this helps a little.
Some folks use their cookshacks as a holding oven.
Butts have enough internal moisture to hold several hrs,but I foil mine anyway.
I don't know how long you are thinking about holding,but you can plastic wrap,foil,heavy towel and leave in a dry cooler.
It will hold your temp for three or four hours.
Hope this helps a little.
Tom, Thanks. I am holding about 4 hours. I just thought if there was no harm, I'd leave it in at 140 instead of packing it up.
Try it and let us know.