Is the meat still good?

[Brian in Maine]

I put 6 butts in the WSMs at about 12:00 last night, 4 in one 2 in the other. I stayed awake until 1:30, and they were rock solid at 225*. I went to bed, and woke up at 520. The temp in the smoker with 4 in it had fallen to 196*. The internal temp of the butts on the top rack were 146*, and 140*. Are they still good?

I don't know what is going on with this smoker. it has taken an hour to get up to 250* with all vents wide open.

 

[Smokin' D]

The ServSafe people say that internal temp should be at 140* within four hours. Looks like you just made that milestone, so my vote is you are good to go.

 

[Neil]

Add more lit coals and wood and keep smoking.

 

[baldbill]

your good to go, the internal temp didnt get too low

 

[chambersuac]

yep, you're safe...finish and enjoy!