Dave Bugg wrote:
> Dave T. wrote:
>> Dave Bugg wrote:
>>> Dave T. wrote:
>>>
>>>> It hit about 180 degrees at the five hour mark. I just wrapped it in
>>>> foil and put it back in.
>>> Why did you wrap it in foil?
>>>
>> Well, I guess I was thinking it would stay more moist. Mistake?
>
> IMO, yes. It creates more of a steamed pork -- i.e. kalua pork -- than a
> true bbq pork taste. Pork butt is well marbled and contains a lot of
> inherent moisture from the collagen breakdown during the cooking process.
> Foil simply isn't needed.
>
> http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/faq2/toc.html for your reading pleasure and
> bbq knowledge.
>
BTW, thanks for the link. I obviously need some more study time.

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