I started a 8 pound pork butt last night at 2am expecting it to take around 12 hours. This is my first time doing on in an electric smoker. 4 hours in and I'm at 154 degrees and the rub is still mushy, not a hard bark at all. What gives? Is this normal for an electric smoker?
FYI: the smoker is set at 225
FYI: the smoker is set at 225