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Smoking an 8lb butt on my large green egg. Smoker temp was 250° when I went to bed at 11. I’ll admit, I rushed temp setting/adjustment. Normally I get up atleast once through the night to check it but it’s always good.
I woke up at 7. Checked it… 75°. Stupid me.
So, million dollar question...
Update. Analog thermometers that I installed with the build were pure trash. I’ve smoked a couple times and it holds temp quite well.
Been using Weber Bluetooth thermometers. MUCH better.
Today I cut into the top of the firebox and built a griddle then seasoned it! Can’t wait to get some eggs...
I’ve been thinking about a shield plate/tuning plates. Of course this is the first night with it
I’ve got 4 thermometers right at the cook grate
my intake vent is a 12” circle. Half below my fuel grate the other half above it
With the intake 100% open and 3-4 pcs of wood + existing coals...
Mines not a reverse flow, but everything is pretty close. Within about 10%
Im just astounded at the amount of wood Im burning through! Didn’t expect it to use this much. I don’t really know what I expected, but it’s def using wood!
Back story. Years ago I wanted to smoke a butt. I did it with charcoal on a grill. I did 2 in about 2 years. Wife said I worked too hard and it was too good to only cook once a year. So she bought me an electric smoker. That’s been 5 years ago when I joined this forum. I read more than I...
I've been reading through a bunch of old threads, and I haven't really come up with anything to really go by for poultry. I've never smoked anything but pork, and with this new electric smoker, I'm ready to smoke like a millennial.....
Can ya'll help with cook temp, estimated time per pound...
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