1st pork butt going on tomorrow morning

[Sherrillcuse]

Wish me luck. hope all goes well. It’s a 8 pound butt. Hoping to go at 240-250 smoker temp. Hoping it’s done in 12 hours or less. It’s going to be 50 and windy tomorrow..

Smoked some ribs last weekend for my 1st smoke. Those came out well.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Looks good.
Sounds like the weather will present some challenges too.

 

[barryvabeach]

looks nice. Don't forget to let it rest a bit, then hit it with finishing sauce https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/jjs-finishing-sauce-awesome.122319/

 

[Sherrillcuse]

Sounds like the weather will present some challenges

im hoping I’m sheltered where I’m going to put the smoker, need to avoid the wind

we had snow today

 

[lowslowmac]

8 lber i usually get that done in 9 to 10 hours at the same temps, depends on the cut of meat, outside temp etc. good luck, pork butt was my first try too and did great with it, got me hooked!!!

 

[WV_Crusader]

Start early is my motto, even if it finishes sooner it will still be great!!! Just never want to be late!

 

[Blues1]

Yep. I second the early start. Good luck!

 

[desertlites]

Love the gas pumps and coke machine keep the snow. Good luck with the pork. Very forgiving

 

[Sherrillcuse]

The butt is on the smoker @ 5:30 AM...

 

[gmc2003]

Sounds like you have a good plan. Have fun and enjoy.

Chris

 

[lowslowmac]

looking prepared and ready to go, good luck. Enjoy!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

im hoping I’m sheltered where I’m going to put the smoker, need to avoid the wind

we had snow today

You have the right idea about sheltering the smoker from the wind.
About that snow, No thanks!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

The butt is on the smoker @ 5:30 AM...

Are you planning to wrap at the stall, wait it out, or power through it at a higher chamber temp?

 

[Sherrillcuse]

Are you planning to wrap at the stall, wait it out, or power through it at a higher chamber temp?

My plan is to wait it out. Sure hope it don’t take too long??? Never done one so it’ll be a learning experience...

 

[sandyut]

I dont wrap my butts. the stall is what it is and they all have a mind of their own. just relax and enjoy the ride.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

My plan is to wait it out. Sure hope it don’t take too long??? Never done one so it’ll be a learning experience...

By not wrapping, it does take a little longer.
But in my opinion, it is well worth it to not wrap.
I don't spritz during the cook either.
Before you know it, you'll be doing overnight smokes and just sleep through the stall.
And as Sandy said above enjoy the ride.

 

[Sherrillcuse]

And 13 hours later she’s wrapped in foil and resting in the cooler

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

And 13 hours later she’s wrapped in foil and resting in the coolerView attachment 444799

Beautiful!

Congratualtions on your first pork butt smoke.
You nailed it perfectly.

 

[Sherrillcuse]

Yummy...

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Yummy...
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Are you going to leave "as is' or use a finishing sauce?
I usually use a finsihing sauce on only half of the PP since the remainder of the PP is used for other meals like street tacos etc.