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  1. carriekb

    Help with pork butt!

    So I guess with that info, I'm back to my original confusion over the fact that my meat reached 171 in 2.5 hours, not the 5+ that I was hoping for and anticipating.  Do you think it's due to the electric smoker?
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    Help with pork butt!

    We were looking to slice it. What I had thought I read was that it should smoke for the 5 hours to internal temp of 165, then remove, wrap in foil and let rest until it reaches the 195....maybe i misunderstood? My rub was 1/3 c brown sugar, 1/2 c white sugar, salt, spices, etc.....is that too...
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    Help with pork butt!

    I inserted a digital meat thermometer (one that trust and have used for years), then used an old fashioned meat thermometer because i thought it was wrong! Both gave same temp of 171. It was boneless.
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    Help with pork butt!

    We got a MasterForge electric smoker a few months ago. Started out low-end to get a feel for smoking. I just tried smoking a pork butt (about 4 lbs), and from what i had read, it would have taken about 5.5 hrs to cook. I set the temp at 215 (i have tested the interior temp with an oven...
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    New from Iowa!

    Hi! I have just joined and am very excited to pick all your brains about smoking meat! My husband and I live in Iowa and got an electric smoker a few weeks ago and are enjoying experimenting with different meats. I look forward to browsing the site!
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