First Pork Butt

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mrgoblueguy

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Dec 11, 2013
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Smoking my first one this weekend on an electric smoker..Any.tips or tricks for a newbie?
 
Mr GBG, Look in the search bar at the top of the screen for all kinds of tips,temps and times.Have fun !
 
Use a good rub, a good thermometer & keep the door shut.

Have patience. The butt is forgiving, so you'll really have to do something bad to screw it up.

I have an electric & maxed mine out to 275 degrees & was eating an 8 pounder within 10-11 hours of starting it up.

Monitor your temps (the smoker AND the meat) & keep the wood going until at least the stall/wrap or IT of 160-170.

Good luck.

TW
 
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Haven't opened the door for 8 hours. IT at 185.  Smoking at 225 and it is a 8 lb butt.  Will keep posted!

At 225* your progress will slow as there isn't a big temp difference between meat and smoker be patient or turn it up 275-300 if you need to finish it off. Have you thought about a finishing sauce look them up with the search feature they add moisture and flavor. Enjoy your smoke!
 
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You have Patience , keep it . . . and I hate to do this but :

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Have fun and . . .
 
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