Does slight temperature drop hurt flavor or juciness

[sdelrio]

I forgot to reset the timer on my Bradley Smoker so I had an hour of no heat. Temp of smoker dropped to 125 before I woke up.

Meat temp of Pork Butt dropped from around 160 to155.

So, I know it's all safe to eat, but I am really wondering if this will affect flavor or juciness of the meat. This once happened to me with a brisket and that time it was way too dry.

 

[912smoker]

I forgot to reset the timer on my Bradley Smoker so I had an hour of no heat. Temp of smoker dropped to 125 before I woke up.

Meat temp of Pork Butt dropped from around 160 to155.

So, I know it's all safe to eat, but I am really wondering if this will affect flavor or juciness of the meat. This once happened to me with a brisket and that time it was way too dry.

I wouldn't think it would have any affect on either but maybe someone else will be along to offer more help..

Keith

 

[tbern]

I don't think it should/would affect it to any degree.

 

[TNJAKE]

I'm not a proctologist but your butts gonna be fine......

 

[pushok2018]

Not too worry.... Your "pork" butt will be OK....

 

[GonnaSmoke]

I'm not a proctologist but your butts gonna be fine......

Now THAT'S funny, I don't care who you are...

Seriously though, I agree completely...

 

[chopsaw]

I actually think it has a positive effect on some things . I've lowered the heat , let it ride for an hour or 2 , then brought the temp up to finish .

 

[ddow229]

I think i would be more worried about a spike up in temp over time than a lower temp drop.

 

[DRKsmoking]

but your butts gonna be fine.....

unless the wife does not get her way

David

 

[sdelrio]

I forgot to reset the timer on my Bradley Smoker so I had an hour of no heat. Temp of smoker dropped to 125 before I woke up.

Meat temp of Pork Butt dropped from around 160 to155.

So, I know it's all safe to eat, but I am really wondering if this will affect flavor or juciness of the meat. This once happened to me with a brisket and that time it was way too dry.

You were all correct. It was perfect! Thanks for all the replies.

 

[tbern]

glad it turned out good!! and welcome to the forum from Minnesota! enjoy your time here

 

[pit 4 brains]

Good post and a great question for others to see. You were right on for temp safety and I also agree with better to go low than come out to a runaway smoker.