First pork shoulder is on

Ruger410 · 01-09-2014, 07:39 AM

Well guys I've had a hell of a time I'm by myself and my probe wires ain't that long I have them running through the top vent on the WSM. I can't tell if the temp probe is touching the grate. I can't seem to get out of the 280s, I'm sittin at 288 now on the maverick.

Ron_L · 01-09-2014, 07:40 AM

If that's where the WSM wants to run, why fight it?

sliding_billy · 01-09-2014, 07:43 AM

Do you have water in the pan?

daninnewjersey · 01-09-2014, 07:43 AM

288...299....309....believe me it doesn't make that much of a difference. If you're cooker goes to 450 that's one thing, but you'll be fine where she is.

c farmer · 01-09-2014, 07:45 AM

Might be a bad mav probe.

Mine wont go above 246. It works until 246 then it stops.

Ruger410 · 01-09-2014, 07:46 AM

Ok good , and yes I have water in the pan. I was stressing there for a minute. I should have figured out hiw the grate clip worked before I lost my finger prints

Ruger410 · 01-09-2014, 07:48 AM

Is it normal for my meat to be at 102 already it only been on a hour maybe 2

daninnewjersey · 01-09-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruger410

Is it normal for my meat to be at 102 already it only been on a hour maybe 2

How big is the pork shoulder?

ButtBurner · 01-09-2014, 07:58 AM

I dont understand why people dont run the probe wires through the door opening on a WSM.

I have the same door on my vertical and thats what I do

works just fine

Ruger410 · 01-09-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by daninnewjersey

How big is the pork shoulder?

About 11 lbs

Ruger410 · 01-09-2014, 08:00 AM

On the dome

NOHENS · 01-09-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruger410

On the dome

My dome thermometer is WAY off!! I don't even look at it. Like... 75 degrees.

sliding_billy · 01-09-2014, 08:08 AM

If it was completely thawed, the internal temp could easily be that high. It climbs quick at the beginning. If your temps stay low and you want to get hotter, don't replenish the water as it boils off. It will climb. Also, completely agree about running the probe wires through the top corner of the door. Unless you have the SS upgraded door, there is plenty of play to get them through, and the Maverick hangs nicely off of the door handle.

Ruger410 · 01-09-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sliding_billy

If it was completely thawed, the internal temp could easily be that high. It climbs quick at the beginning. If your temps stay low and you want to get hotter, don't replenish the water as it boils off. It will climb. Also, completely agree about running the probe wires through the top corner of the door. Unless you have the SS upgraded door, there is plenty of play to get them through, and the Maverick hangs nicely off of the door handle.

Thanks . The maverick is saying the pit is at 291 right now . I just hope the pit probe is not touching the grate

GoolsbyMD · 01-09-2014, 08:21 AM

My therm was way off on my wsm as well, the hotter it got the more off it was. Your wsm temps shouldn't be to transient so when its stable go ahead and remove it from the smoker and check the calibration with boiling water or a glass filled with crushed ice then water. When you see its fine or not, take it back to the smoker use gloves or a t shirt to re clip it on the grate through the door.

01-09-2014, 07:39 AM	#1
Ruger410 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Eastern shore,maryland	First pork shoulder is on Well guys I've had a hell of a time I'm by myself and my probe wires ain't that long I have them running through the top vent on the WSM. I can't tell if the temp probe is touching the grate. I can't seem to get out of the 280s, I'm sittin at 288 now on the maverick.

01-09-2014, 07:40 AM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	If that's where the WSM wants to run, why fight it? __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

01-09-2014, 07:43 AM	#3
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Do you have water in the pan? __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

01-09-2014, 07:43 AM	#4
daninnewjersey Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ...exit 36	288...299....309....believe me it doesn't make that much of a difference. If you're cooker goes to 450 that's one thing, but you'll be fine where she is. __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....and a Greasy Hill reverse flow....

01-09-2014, 07:45 AM	#5
c farmer Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-13-13 Location: pa	Might be a bad mav probe. Mine wont go above 246. It works until 246 then it stops. __________________ Adam Gold mini wsm 1st gen mes, amazin dust and pellet smoker, and the uds. Double O' Seven == Rotisserie/Grill/Smoker Hybrid and offset.

01-09-2014, 07:46 AM	#6
Ruger410 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Eastern shore,maryland	Ok good , and yes I have water in the pan. I was stressing there for a minute. I should have figured out hiw the grate clip worked before I lost my finger prints

01-09-2014, 07:48 AM	#7
Ruger410 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Eastern shore,maryland	Is it normal for my meat to be at 102 already it only been on a hour maybe 2

01-09-2014, 07:58 AM	#9
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	I dont understand why people dont run the probe wires through the door opening on a WSM. I have the same door on my vertical and thats what I do works just fine __________________ Michigan Custom 'Que "Serving Those Who Have Served US" Shirley Fabrication Custom Smoker Member Great Lakes BBQ Assn ServSafe Food Handler Certified [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Custom-Que/327994370697180?sk=timeline[/URL]

01-09-2014, 08:08 AM	#13
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	If it was completely thawed, the internal temp could easily be that high. It climbs quick at the beginning. If your temps stay low and you want to get hotter, don't replenish the water as it boils off. It will climb. Also, completely agree about running the probe wires through the top corner of the door. Unless you have the SS upgraded door, there is plenty of play to get them through, and the Maverick hangs nicely off of the door handle. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

01-09-2014, 08:21 AM	#15
GoolsbyMD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Chesapeake, VA	My therm was way off on my wsm as well, the hotter it got the more off it was. Your wsm temps shouldn't be to transient so when its stable go ahead and remove it from the smoker and check the calibration with boiling water or a glass filled with crushed ice then water. When you see its fine or not, take it back to the smoker use gloves or a t shirt to re clip it on the grate through the door. __________________ US Navy. WSM 18.5", Stumps Smoker Baby, SF 24x48 RF, Weber OTG.