I am thinking about purchasing a new FEC 100 and I was wondering how many whole sholders and or whole hams I can cook at one time? Does the product have to me rotated in the unit?
Thank You
Jimmy
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You can think in terms of 16 large butts,so break that out by shoulders.
Some folks would rotate out the bottom rack,part way through the cook.
If you aren't using the bottom,many don't rotate.
12 real large butts makes a comfortable load.
Tom-Fl
Some folks would rotate out the bottom rack,part way through the cook.
If you aren't using the bottom,many don't rotate.
12 real large butts makes a comfortable load.
Tom-Fl
I agree with Tom that 12 butts seems to be a good load but I did a load of 16 butts this last week weighing in at 116 lbs. I did rotate the bottom shelf with the top one about halfway through the cook time. Plus I started the smoker at 180 for the first few hours rather than Smoke. The amount of meat was too much for the smoker to keep the 135 temp and I felt it more prudent to raise the temp accordingly.
All in all, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it cooked with the 16 butt load.
All in all, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it cooked with the 16 butt load.
Thank you for the replies! My catering business is expanding and I am looking for a way to do tastings for larger clients. I cook the hard way on an offset and it does not lend itself to small cooks very well. I need to be able to have a fresh product ready around 11 to 11:30 am for lunch time. The FE sounds like just what I need so I can get a little sleep!
Thanks
Jimmy
Thanks
Jimmy
If you are talking whole shoulders (12-15#), Ithink 6 is best but 8 is possible depending on shoulder size. Two sholders pretty much cover a shelf.
Yes I would say that 8 would be it for the FE100. two per shelf would work out fine.
Craig
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Craig
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