Smoking plateau - 6# - 13.5 hrs (so far) - Page 2

DaveMW · 03-06-2011, 07:34 PM

Up to 300 degrees (F) now.

El Ropo · 03-06-2011, 07:35 PM

I suspect the temps at grate level are lower than what you're seeing. Try smoking at 275 next time, much shorter cook with nicer results, and the neighborhood smells better (meaning they can smell the meat cooking, not smoking).

BBQchef33 · 03-06-2011, 07:36 PM

DaveMW · 03-06-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaberwabee

What thermo says it's 225-250? My guess is your temps at grate level or by the butt are well below that and probably 160-170ish. Chalk it up to experience and or order pizza, or most KFC's have 10$ buckets on Sunday.

I also have agrate level thermo (also brand new) that states 225 degree temps too.

BBQchef33 · 03-06-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveMW

Up to 300 degrees (F) now.

even better.

not discounting food safety guidelines.... but i have had butts take 16 hours and havent had ill effect.... i just lost all my hair..... oh wait, nevermind...

Spydermike72 · 03-06-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMW

I also have agrate level thermo (also brand new) that states 225 degree temps too.

I would check those thermos. Boil some water and put them in the water while it is boiling. It should read 212ish based on your elevation...

El Ropo · 03-06-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveMW

I also have agrate level thermo (also brand new) that states 225 degree temps too.

If your grate thermo is reading 225, than you need to ramp up the heat.... 275. Low and slow is not the holy grail. Specially when you're pressed for time ;)

How often are you peeking, spritzing, etc? When you're lookin', you're not cookin'.

DaveMW · 03-06-2011, 08:04 PM

9PM - 147 degrees

DaveMW · 03-06-2011, 08:12 PM

I am using a gasser smoker so my temps are not having wild swings if thatis any consulation.

Montgolfier · 03-06-2011, 08:18 PM

I'm with the rest of brethren on this one. Order a pizza.

Fat Woody · 03-06-2011, 08:22 PM

What thermo model(s) are you using? I've read here recently that the older ET-73's will freeze at a given temp if they are moved too far from the transmitter - just thinkin' out loud.

El Ropo · 03-06-2011, 08:25 PM

Something aint right!

DaveMW · 03-06-2011, 08:27 PM

150 degrees @ 9:26PM (15 hrs after first placed 6.06# butt on preheated smoker)

Montgolfier · 03-06-2011, 08:28 PM

Dave, I see that you're right down the road from me. It's been cold and pretty breezy at my house today. Is your smoker out in the wind?

I used to have a brinkmans propane smoker that wouldn't (couldn't) get meat to a finished temperature when it was in any sort of cold breeze. The wind would strip the heat off the smoker box faster than the burner could replace it. It would get in the range of mid 140s to mid 150s, but no further.

Can you place your smoker in a protected location? Just a thought.
Good luck.

DaveMW · 03-06-2011, 08:28 PM

Me & the Mrs had something else but I am trying to rise this butt out. Will post all results good ro bad.

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03-06-2011, 08:18 PM	#25
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03-06-2011, 08:28 PM	#29
Montgolfier Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-12-10 Location: Cincinnati Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dave, I see that you're right down the road from me. It's been cold and pretty breezy at my house today. Is your smoker out in the wind? I used to have a brinkmans propane smoker that wouldn't (couldn't) get meat to a finished temperature when it was in any sort of cold breeze. The wind would strip the heat off the smoker box faster than the burner could replace it. It would get in the range of mid 140s to mid 150s, but no further. Can you place your smoker in a protected location? Just a thought. Good luck. __________________ Smoke going up...

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03-06-2011, 07:34 PM	#16
DaveMW is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-10 Location: Edgewood, Kentucky via Livngston, Montana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Up to 300 degrees (F) now.

03-06-2011, 07:35 PM	#17
El Ropo Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I suspect the temps at grate level are lower than what you're seeing. Try smoking at 275 next time, much shorter cook with nicer results, and the neighborhood smells better (meaning they can smell the meat cooking, not smoking).

03-06-2011, 08:04 PM	#23
DaveMW is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-10 Location: Edgewood, Kentucky via Livngston, Montana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	9PM - 147 degrees

03-06-2011, 08:12 PM	#24
DaveMW is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-10 Location: Edgewood, Kentucky via Livngston, Montana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am using a gasser smoker so my temps are not having wild swings if thatis any consulation.

03-06-2011, 08:25 PM	#27
El Ropo Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Something aint right!

03-06-2011, 08:27 PM	#28
DaveMW is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-10 Location: Edgewood, Kentucky via Livngston, Montana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	150 degrees @ 9:26PM (15 hrs after first placed 6.06# butt on preheated smoker)