Hey Guys,
I have now completed 4 separate pork butts on my smoker (ECB) and I have yet to come close to the 1.5-2hrs per pound guideline. I know that is is a guideline and it can vary, but my butts have been taking up to 3+ hrs per pound. The first two I did I had a hard time keeping the temperature above 210, but the last two have had consistent temps around 225 (+/- 15).
The first butt was 4lbs and it took 11 hrs to get to 190 at which point i took it off anyway and it was still quite good. The second one was similar in weight and time although it did get to 200F.
The third and fourth were smoked at the same time (4lbs each) and they took almost 13and14hrs to get to 200F!
I have two thermometers in the lid&rack and also a digital probe in the meat, so I know the temps are accurate...
Am I crazy or has someone else experiences something like this?
Thanks for the help!
I have now completed 4 separate pork butts on my smoker (ECB) and I have yet to come close to the 1.5-2hrs per pound guideline. I know that is is a guideline and it can vary, but my butts have been taking up to 3+ hrs per pound. The first two I did I had a hard time keeping the temperature above 210, but the last two have had consistent temps around 225 (+/- 15).
The first butt was 4lbs and it took 11 hrs to get to 190 at which point i took it off anyway and it was still quite good. The second one was similar in weight and time although it did get to 200F.
The third and fourth were smoked at the same time (4lbs each) and they took almost 13and14hrs to get to 200F!
I have two thermometers in the lid&rack and also a digital probe in the meat, so I know the temps are accurate...
Am I crazy or has someone else experiences something like this?
Thanks for the help!
