Poorly butchered butts :( Use string?

[jpowell]

Bought a 20lb twin pack from Gordon's (GFS). Pulled them out and BOTH have been cut about 1/2 way down the middle. GRRR. They are pretty floppy now, and I can only image they'll get worse as the cook. Guessing I need to use string to try and keep it from falling apart? Other ideas?

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[swthorpe]

Yes, I would definitely tie each one to hold the pieces together during the smoke.   The slice in the middle was likely to remove the bone.

[jpowell]

Ugh. Realized a few minutes ago it's boneless which explains the slice I've not seen bbefore <face palm>

[swthorpe]

That's what I thought.  When I smoke boneless butts, I tie them up.

[SuperDave]

I've smoked plenty of Costco boneless shoulders and done nothing to them other than standard prep.  They turn out just fine. 

[jpowell]

I guess on the positive side there's more brine penetration this way and more places for rub to stick.

[jcboxlot]

Rub and smoke better.  I wouldnt tie them up.   

[jpowell]

Dang! It was 22.5hrs to hit 193F internal on this 10lb boneless. Even with brining it's not nearly as juicy as it should be. Not a fan of boneless thus far.
I put in the other 10lb boneless last night so we'll see if it also takes longer than normal.
I did tie them both with string.

[Pork Belly]

Slow to respond but......

You need to have a few of these on hand for butts that you think are going to fall apart or if you feel like making a ham. Super convenient and easy to use,also a lot faster than tying. I have also used them on chicken to get the waffle netted pattern on whole smoked birds.

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_79&products_id=229

[jpowell]

Slow to respond but......

You need to have a few of these on hand for butts that you think are going to fall apart or if you feel like making a ham. Super convenient and easy to use,also a lot faster than tying. I have also used them on chicken to get the waffle netted pattern on whole smoked birds.

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_79&products_id=229

Interesting ... it's plastic?

[Pork Belly]

Plastic, nylon something synthetic. There is no issue with melting they are made for this.

[Meatball]

Slow to respond but......

You need to have a few of these on hand for butts that you think are going to fall apart or if you feel like making a ham. Super convenient and easy to use,also a lot faster than tying. I have also used them on chicken to get the waffle netted pattern on whole smoked birds.

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_79&products_id=229

Interesting ... it's plastic?

They also make them in a string type material used for making chartuerie.