Is it time to wrap yet?

gater308

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Jun 19, 2015

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• Jun 19, 2015

• #1

Good morning all.

I started a 14 pound packer on my MES40 at 6:45 this morning. i am using the temp probe and the internal temp just reached 140 degrees at 10:45 am. i am smoking at 240 degrees.

I have heard multiple IT temps to pull and wrap but not sure. what temp do i pull it?

I started with mesquite using a Jack Daniels rub and an internal temp of 42 degrees. Then i switched to Apple and Maple chips.

It smells awesome but I just dont know what temp to pull and wrap?

any suggestions my esteemed mentors?

 

icyhot

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• Jun 19, 2015

• #2

I wrap mine at 160 and take to 200 then start checking for tenderness

 

gater308

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Jun 19, 2015

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• Jun 19, 2015

• #3

Awesome,  Thanks.

I was a little concerned due to the fact that it seemed like the IT rose quickly. 4 hours to 140 from 46. I will keep an eye on it and pull and wrap on your instructions. I will let you know how it turns out.

Thank you.

 

Last edited: Jun 19, 2015

icyhot

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• Jun 19, 2015

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You welcome.can't wait to see

 

dirtsailor2003

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• Jun 19, 2015

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I wrap when it's done and resting but never while its cooking!

 

b-one

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• Jun 19, 2015

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dirtsailor2003 said:

I wrap when it's done and resting but never while its cooking!

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+1 next time try it without then you can decide which way you like it best!

 

millerbuilds

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• Jun 20, 2015

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dirtsailor2003 said:

I wrap when it's done and resting but never while its cooking!

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Same here.  I wrap for 1 hour after I pull it off the smoker.