First timer with a question

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mikethomas

Newbie
Original poster
Jul 4, 2012
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Ok guys. Today is the first time I have smoked anything. I am using my Weber Kettle grill and charcoal. Smoking a 6lb pork shoulder.

My question is this:

At what point does the internal temp slow down on the pork. I am 3 hours into the process and the internal temp has gone from 40 degrees to almost 140 degrees. Is it moving too fast? I have checked it to make sure it's not drying out and everything is staying very moist. I just want to make sure this thing wont cook too fast (if there is such a problem)

Thanks guys for all of your help.
 
Do you know what your rack level temp is? You want to keep things between 220-240 if possible. In my experience, most boston butts I've smoked tend to stall in the 150-160 range. I've had them hang at 150 for two hours before finally breaking that stall. I wouldn't expect 140 in three hours is too fast but just make sure your rack level temp is in check and you should be okay. Good Luck and post pics of your results!
 
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