Bull First Boston Butt on the Bull!

[Eleuthros1]

Before tonight, every BB I've done has been on my medium Big Green Egg. So I'm going 225, water pan and smoke tube for the first 5 hours. No wrap and no temp change until I.T. of 203.... Just like the egg. It'll be a great comparison between the egg and the Bull. I can already report that the Bull is MUCH EASIER to get started and stabilize. This 8lb butt went in at 10:30pm est. So here we go!

 

[Eleuthros1]

This BB was prepped for smoke using Frank's Red Hot as a binder and dry rubbing RT Competition Rub and Everglades BBQ Rub.

 

[Mastertech59]

Everything sounds great but you don't need to use a water pan on these grills, if you still want to I would put it on the right side of the grill away from the RTD probe.

 

[Eleuthros1]

Everything sounds great but you don't need to use a water pan on these grills, if you still want to I would put it on the right side of the grill away from the RTD probe.

So move the pan to the right side of the grate? I was just trying to replicate what I did with the BGE.

 

[Mastertech59]

So move the pan to the right side of the grate? I was just trying to replicate what I did with the BGE.

Having the water pan next to the RTD probe may affect the true temperature it can see so the right side would be a better place.

 

[Gotbbq]

I have an BGE and always used a water pan. Not sure why, but on the bull its just not needed. Doesn't make any difference. I did love how easy the Bull is to get and keep temp. No surprise in the morning! Send pics when done. Keep us drooling. ??

 

[Eleuthros1]

11 hours in, I removed the water pan. Looking really nice! I.T. is 175 right now.

 

[Mastertech59]

Looks like it's coming along nicely

 

[Sm4astan]

Very interested in your experience as I'm doing two butts (similar size) for tomorrow. Based on what you're reporting so far, I think I'll start mine about same time.

 

[PictureMeGrillin]

Looks swinetastic!!

 

[mooncusser2k]

Looks like some nice bark starting in that last pic. Keep it going!

 

[Eleuthros1]

It hit 203 I.T. at 4:30pm. So 18 hours total. It literally fell apart coming off the grill. It's now wrapped in foil and a towel in the microwave. We're about to pull it soon.

 

[Blues1]

That's a great looking butt...great job

 

[Eleuthros1]

Wow.... Not disappointed at all! The smoke has a different flavor from the BGE but it's really GOOD!

 

[Sm4astan]

Just put two butts on based on your timeline ?

Which was easier...BGE or The Bull?

 

[Eleuthros1]

Just put two butts on based on your timeline ?

Which was easier...BGE or The Bull?

The BULL by far! My BGE is a medium and 18 hours is the limit of a 225 degree smoke. This bull could keep on going forever and refiling fuel is a snap!

 

[Eleuthros1]

Just put two butts on based on your timeline ?

Which was easier...BGE or The Bull?

What size BGE do you have?

 

[ScottR18]

I also noticed you had a smoke tub on the left next to the RTD sensor inside. I would move that to the right side as well. That could also affect the temperature of the RTD sensor.

 

[Eleuthros1]

Good point! I didn't think about the temp sensor being on that side of the grill.