Newbie smoker here

banditz

Newbie

Original poster

Jun 1, 2017

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• Jun 1, 2017

• #1

Thanks for letting me join.

I just bought a Smokin-It 2d smoker and  love it so far. To date I have smoked some jalapeno cheddar burgers and 3 slabs of baby back ribs which all turned out great.

Planning on doing my first butt (pulled pork) this Saturday and am a little nervous about screwing it up. I am not doing any injections at this time but maybe in the future. I am planning to use Jeff's Original Rub recipe which I purchase for a 7 or 8 lb butt.

I am a bit confused as how long this will take and when it will be done. Any tips are surely welcome

I live in the state of Michigan

 

sportgd

Smoke Blower

Apr 21, 2016

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Buffalo, NY

• Jun 1, 2017

• #2

Times vary so widely based on your temp, how often you open your smoker, moisture, outside temp, and wind... patience is key! I'd say you're probably looking 10-16 hours based on the above factors.

Good luck! Happy smoking!

 

submariner

Master of the Pit

SMF Premier Member

Apr 24, 2017

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Longview, Texas

• Jun 2, 2017

• #3

Welcome and good luck on the pork butt.  Low and slow with patience.

 

banditz

Newbie

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Thread starter

Jun 1, 2017

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• Jun 5, 2017

• #4

Pork butt was a success, I ended up with a 9.84 pound butt. I did purchase and made Jeff's original rub and BBQ sauce recipes too.

I start and left my temp at 235 degrees on my Smokin-It 2D. It only took 14 hours 10 minutes to reach my 200 degree mark. Wrapped in foil covered with a towel and placed in a cooler to rest about an hour while we took the pontoon boat out.

I was totally amazed with Jeff's recipes, my Smokin-It 2D smoker and of coarse my first butt.

Thanks all

 

sauced

Master of the Pit

Aug 9, 2015

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New Jersey - Exit 9

• Jun 6, 2017

• #5

Welcome to the forum.....congratulations on you first butt!!!