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Many folks have had great success with butts anywhere from 225 to 275, so I don't personally believe going from 225 to 250 made a difference by itself in toughness. That said, I agree that it was on the heat way too long for the chunk of meat you had. As far as checking the thermometers...
Years later, sorry, why no on Cowboy? I have a butt smoking on it now, though I had a dickens of a time getting it to stay lit...did I answer my own question?
Speaking for myself only...as to why we want to know what you're smoking on...with smokers, it's what style...offset? Kettle? Kamado? Electric? If we were into cars, we'd be asking the same questions about what you have under the hood even if you asked for help with the tires...it's just...
@Rubbin - I'm Local (since '87 - in a small town, though, that's still a "new kid in town")
@KathrynN - Thanks for the gentle reminder!
@Bagbeard - Charbroil unit that looks like my avatar, though much more worn and tired. A friend gave it to me when he upgraded. Don't know the exact model...
Having lurked for a little while I decided to jump in. I am new to smoking, having been given an old, tired "COS", and am "trying" the new world of "low and slow". Having tried a different things, I clearly have room for improvement - that's why I'm here!
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