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I have had it just right all the way to 212. I would start probing it after 200 every so often. You want a hot knife through butter probe test. Wrap and rest for as long as you can stand it.
Do you know for sure if your wood was seasoned enough? Green wood will cause that. Also let the smoker get going and stabilize for 45 min. At least. An hour is better. Kbb burns best for lower and more stabile temps. Stay away from competition though, it burns much hotter than regular. Clean the...
Beef chuck might be better a little higher like 208 I have found. I do them often. They need lots of time to render the fat out. Even more than butt. Make sure you catch those drippings. That stuff is awesome.
I have stuff to do this today. Can you share any tips for what to do different from what you had done? I have 2 and was wondering if I need to par smoke the csr's first.
No basting, no peeking, no oil. Use that basic pulled pork recipe that was provided for you it is a good place to start. I use jeff's rub on pork and love it. I usually foil but that is totally up to you, it does cut a little time off. I don't do hot and fast but some others do and that is...
We have been getting a pretty good amount of rain here in the form of thunder storms at night. The crops are looking really good compared to last year so far. I just had a molar removed so no meat for this boy this weekend. In fact I have been on soup for a few weeks. This sucks. I want BBQ! I...
In my humble opinion you would be better off smoking that big Butt sunday for monday. It is going to take 20 some odd hours. I figure 2 hours per pound and a 2 hour rest. If you try to get it just done in time for dinner you will be sorry. Been there done that and had my Butt kicked more than...
I don't use chips. I use chunks and the minion method. Chips burn up too fast. Nice looking burgers. You will get the hang of it. Practice makes perfect.
Yes you can use a 22.5 inch grill grate on a 55 gallon drum. I have the hinged grates and love them. makes it nice if you want to throw a chunk of wood down there or whatever. Here is my basket to give you some ideas.
I had some of that charcoal from the supermarket one time and it was a nightmare to keep lit. It either wanted to go out or go full flames. No inbetween. Stick with the good stuff and use that crap charcoal for camping or grilling.
funny, I got some competition last weekend and yes they burn hot and fast. Used a whole bag where normally I would use about half. I will be sticking with regular unless it's on super sale.
Beef chuck sometimes needs a higher finish temp. Never rush it. Did you wrap and rest for a couple hours after you took it out? If not there lies your problem. Always wrap in two layers of foil and hold in a dry cooler with towels for at least an hour and 2 or 3 is better. Chuck is tough and...