First, "all night" smoke. 3 butts

bakerboy7 · Jun 24, 2011

So, the missus' annual family reunion is tomorrow and we volunteered to provide the main dish for the family meal.

Pulled pork is on the menu. Rubbed last night with my rub and to bed they went

Came home from work and fired up the smoker. Got her up to temp and almost time to put them in. And then...the monsoon came.

Lucky for me, I have an extra patio umbrella

It's gonna be an interesting ride as this smoker keeps me busy tending the fire. Does anyone have suggestions or advice (other than not falling asleep)?

so ms smoker · Jun 24, 2011

Looks like it's going to be a loooong night! Sorry i can't help you more. Someone should be along soon.

adiochiro3 · Jun 24, 2011

You don't say how much experience you have, but it sounds like your not a total noob. The biggest deal will be the stall when the internal meat temp stops climbing and may even fall a bit. Keep calm and keep the temp stable throughout the smoke until the connective tissue breaks down. Those puppies will take anywhere from 10-15+ hours (you don't mention how big those butts were). Foil at 165* IT and take to 195-205*, rest for at least an hour wrapped in towels in a cooler for at least an hour or up to about 4-5 hours. Shred it up and enjoy!

Don't forget the final pix!

bakerboy7 · Jun 24, 2011

adiochiro3 said:
You don't say how much experience you have, but it sounds like your not a total noob. The biggest deal will be the stall when the internal meat temp stops climbing and may even fall a bit. Keep calm and keep the temp stable throughout the smoke until the connective tissue breaks down. Those puppies will take anywhere from 10-15+ hours (you don't mention how big those butts were). Foil at 165* IT and take to 195-205*, rest for at least an hour wrapped in towels in a cooler for at least an hour or up to about 4-5 hours. Shred it up and enjoy!

Don't forget the final pix!

I guess it would've helped if I'd given more details.

2 butts were a little over 9 pounds and the other is 5. Using Kingsford and cherry. I've been able to keep the temps in the 225-250 range.

I just foiled the 5 pounder and the 2 9's have another 5 degrees to go until they get the foil. I've been spritzing with a mix of apple cider vinegar and apple juice and there is apple juice with onions and garlic in the water pan.

SmokinAl · Jun 25, 2011

Looks good so far!

tjohnson · Jun 25, 2011

How about an update?

Did you fall asleep on your watch?

Pics?

TJ

africanmeat · Jun 25, 2011

i think he did

bakerboy7 · Jun 25, 2011

[quote name="TJohnson" url="/forum/thread/108120/first-all-night-smoke-3-butts#post_651726"]
How about an update?

Did you fall asleep on your watch?

Pics?

TJ
[/quote]

I didn't fall asleep, just trying to get out the door right now. The rest of the smoke went very well. We finished in the oven for the last two hours and then rested.

We'll find out later how much of a success it was when everyone's bellies are full. Some of the credit will have to go to you as I will not smoke without my Maverick ET732 or the AMNS.

bakerboy7 · Jun 26, 2011

Well, yesterday turned out to be a real nice day. Not too hot and not too cold. There was quite a spread, as usual and there was plenty of pulled pork to go around

meateater · Jun 26, 2011

Great looking spread.

alaskanbear · Jun 26, 2011

Looks totally delicious--well done sir!!

Rich

africanmeat · Jun 26, 2011

Great feast well done

bakerboy7 · Jun 26, 2011

Thanks a bunch, guys.

I think the next all nighter is going to be a brisket but I need to get some more experience and make a critical mod to the smoker first.

Chris

bakerboy7 · Jun 26, 2011

And I didn't even fall asleep.

Chris

rbranstner · Jun 26, 2011

Looks like a wonderful feast.

raptor700 · Jun 26, 2011

Great looking spread

Once you get past the falling asleep part, you got it whooped

fpnmf · Jun 26, 2011

Fabulous looking get together!!!

Craig

venture · Jun 26, 2011

Great job. You must have been tired.

But the smiles on the faces of your guests could keep you going forever.

Good luck and good smoking.

beer-b-q · Jun 26, 2011

Looks Great...

sqwib · Jun 27, 2011

Great Job

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