Ash Particles

jhphil104

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• Apr 8, 2017

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Hello all. I am brand new to using an offset smoker. Had a concern that may be silly but I tend to be a worrier. I noticed particles of ash making its way from the firebox to the cooking area. It is a little windy today which may be part of the problem. Is this normal and will it hurt by pork butt? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Josh-Oklahoma

 

noboundaries

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• Apr 10, 2017

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Didn't see an answer and the butt is probably all gone by now after two and a half days.  Sorry about that.

A little ash later in the smoke won't make any difference.  Although I don't have an offset, I get ash particles floating around in my WSM when I knock ash off the charcoal.  Not to worry.

How was the pork butt BTW?

Ray

 

fwismoker

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• Apr 10, 2017

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Floaties from a wood fire is all good! ....ads to the bark ;)

 

jhphil104

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• Apr 11, 2017

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Thank you for all the input. I just rolled with it and it turned out fine. Wrapped the pork butt in foil and finished it in the oven though I know some frown on that. I think I just need some practice. Cooking time was a lot longer with the offset even though I maintained a decent temperature. I will keep getting tips on the forum and will stay after it.

 

noboundaries

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• Apr 11, 2017

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Hey Josh, absolutely nothing wrong with finishing a pork butt in the oven.  We've all done it. 

Butts can take quite a while.  I did at 9.2 lb'er this week.  19.5 hours (11.5 at 233F, 5 at 275F, 2 at 300F).  How long was your smoke? 

 

smokesontuesday

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• Apr 15, 2017

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jhphil104 said:

Hello all. I am brand new to using an offset smoker. Had a concern that may be silly but I tend to be a worrier. I noticed particles of ash making its way from the firebox to the cooking area. It is a little windy today which may be part of the problem. Is this normal and will it hurt by pork butt? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Josh-Oklahoma

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Don't know what part of Oklahoma you're in but my little corner of NE Oklahoma was more than a little windy last Saturday. You're going to get a little ash moving around on days like that. As long as it doesn't get the meat completely coated you're fine.