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  1. guitarsnsmoke

    First pork butt smoke today!

    Thanks Disco!
  2. guitarsnsmoke

    First pork butt smoke today!

    The finishing sauce was excellent! About to have another helping...yum!
  3. guitarsnsmoke

    First pork butt smoke today!

    Man that was sooooo good! Only had time for one sandwich but I'll be back home in a few hours to chow down some more! So glad I decided to get a smoker!
  4. guitarsnsmoke

    First pork butt smoke today!

    Done cooking, time to let it rest... mmm can't wait!
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    Those look great SmokinMP!
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    I used olive oil as a base coat. I may do mustard next time to see if the bark gets darker. I guess that's the idea of it...try different things out to see what you like.
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    About 5 hours in at 1:30. Wrapped it up for a "Texas crunch" cause after all I am in Texas!! Hoping it's ready to go in about 3 hrs. It's a little darker than that picture shows. There's direct sunlight on it. Following several ideas/methods mashed together for this. The rub is a...
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    I've seen a lot of guys on here swear by the Maverick et-732 wireless thermometer. The 733 is just 10 bucks more and from what I've read has more versatile probes for grill and meat temps. Supposedly has a range of up to 300ft. That'll work fine for me as I don't live in a mansion!
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    It an OK Joe Highland. I guess what I meant to say is I'd like to be able to keep an eye on temp from inside from time to time. Not to rush outside when everything's doing fine...
  12. guitarsnsmoke

    First pork butt smoke today!

    Definitely! I was reading in another post where too much of the finishing sauce can be counterproductive
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    I plan on getting the Maverick ET-733 real soon. I feel like I'm watching my 3yo son with this cook!
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    First pork butt smoke today!

    I can't wait to see it finished either! Getting hungry! But as they say, if you're looking you're not kooking! I had a temp drop down to 200 because I left it a little longer than I should've. Got a little too comfortable on the couch inside! But I got it back where I'm wanting it with some...
  15. guitarsnsmoke

    First pork butt smoke today!

    Thanks Al! I'll give it a try!
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