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Do I let a boston butt rest in aluminum foil after I take it off??? Never have let one rest before, not very patient but just got through eating blts so kinda full and the temptation will not get the best of me today. Also, do I just set it back in the smoker with it turned off, know some folks put them in styrofoam coolers and such???
I'm not a professional, but I've left them in the foil and placed in a stainless bowl on the kitchen counter until they are cool enough to handle with bare hands. Usually about an hour. No reason you can't leave it in the turned off smoker or stash it in a cooler I suppose, but it will continue cooking longer as I'd think it would take quite a bit longer for the heat to dissipate. I liked the results from just setting it in a bowl, so I've never tried those other methods. AFAIK, the only important thing is to let it cool in the foil (for retention of moisture) before tearing into it, not sure the method used will make much difference - but I haven't experimented either.
Thanks, temp is at 175 now and still rising pretty steady, should be ready to wrap in another hour and half. Tried something different with a cake too that turned out really well, will post it after a while.
We cooked some leg quarters last night and used the rest of the rub I had made for the butt, it was pretty dern good as well. Learning this smoking stuff is fun and I dont get hungary too bad niether!!!!!:biggrin
Sounding good John....I normally just let mine sit out on the counter for about a hour.
at least an hr ,2 would be better
I wrap mine in foil and let cool off on counter untill cool enough to pull ....about two hrs.
2 hours and 15 minutes, fell asleep and took a little nap, man this stuff is good!!!!!!