Butt temp rising too fast???

[windycitysmokin]

hey guys, I threw a 5lb bone in butt on this AM at 715-730. By 9am it’s almost at 130dg...... is that rising too quickly or is that Normal? Using an analog masterbuilt so hard to keep super consistent temp, esp with outside temp changing pretty dramatically over that 1.5 hr time period. I’d say average temp has been around 240. I don’t get good smoke in the this thing much lower than that, wood just smolders.

 

[Bearcarver]

That might be a little fast, but nothing to worry about. I like to get an 8 or 9 pounder to 140° within 4 hours, so 90 to 100 minutes for a 5 pounder to get to 130° is fine. If you want to get more smoke on it, turn it down to 220° for awhile.

Bear

 

[bdskelly]

As Bear said it’s normal. When the IT hits about 160 you’ll most like hit the stall phase and wonder why the heck it’s taking so long! Relax and enjoy. B

 

[windycitysmokin]

Sounds good, never smoked one this small and the temp shooting up like that had me a little worried.

Thanks guys

 

[SmokinAl]

Yea those butts have a mind of their own, they can be very aggravating sometimes when you are planning a meal & everybody is hungry & asking "Is it done yet!".
Al

 

[windycitysmokin]

Yea, i gave myself (hopefully plenty of time) I’m full stall now around 150, been there for a good bit. Now that the outside temp is steady smoker is Holden right around 225. Folks not coming over for another 5-6 hrs