First overnight smoke - pork shoulder

[smoking pharoah]

I'm about to start my first overnight smoke using WSM. I have an 8 lb shoulder ready with the rub. Planning on starting around 10 or 11 pm and hopefully have it ready for dinner tomorrow, thinking about 12-13 hours. Any tips or suggestions?
I don't have a cooler at the moment, once the meat is ready, can i foil it and keep it in the oven for few hours?

 

[pc farmer]

What temp you cooking at?      Your times sound bout right for a 250-275 temp cook.

Wrapping in foil then wrap in towels or I use a old insulated jacket then in a oven will work.

 

[frosty91]

I haven't used a wsm but I know a lot of people do and I think they hold there temps well, so I don't see a problem in have it done in that time frame. I've done plenty of over night smokes, just remember the meat will most likely stall in the 150-165 range. No worries if your are going to foil at that temp range it will bring it out of the stall fairly quick. Take the meat to 200 degree range if you are going to pull it and you will be good to go. If it's finishes early double wrap in foil and wrap in old towel and put in the oven since you don't have a cooler, and you'll be good to go! Will stay hot for many hours! [emoji]128076[/emoji][emoji]127996[/emoji]

 

[smoking pharoah]

What temp you cooking at?      Your times sound bout right for a 250-275 temp cook.





Wrapping in foil then wrap in towels or I use a old insulated jacket then in a oven will work.

From what I read so far, I'm thinking 225-250.


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[pc farmer]

Just get it started.   Let it cook.   

You have a therm with alarms?    I use a mav 732 I use.  It will wake me for meat and pit temps.   When its done just wrap and into the oven.

 

[smoking pharoah]

Just get it started.   Let it cook.   



You have a therm with alarms?    I use a mav 732 I use.  It will wake me for meat and pit temps.   When its done just wrap and into the oven.

I do have the maverick 733 and it's all set.


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[pc farmer]

I do have the maverick 733 and it's all set.


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Perfect.   Post how it turns out.

 

[SmokinAl]

Sounds like a great start!

Double wrapped in foil & into a 170 degree oven & it will stay hot until your ready to pull it.

Keep us posted!

Al

 

[smoking pharoah]

It's been about 7 hours now, and smoker ranges from 215-230 degrees and internal temperature is 153.
I am dreading the stall, read a lot about it but haven't experienced it first hand just yet and don't know what to expect.


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[SmokinAl]

Not much to know. The temp will just stay the same for a while, sometimes it will even drop a couple of degrees.

Nothing to worry about, but it can be frustrating, especially if it's getting close to dinner time & everybody is saying.

"Is it done yet?"

Good luck!

Al

 

[b-one]

It's been about 7 hours now, and smoker ranges from 215-230 degrees and internal temperature is 153.
I am dreading the stall, read a lot about it but haven't experienced it first hand just yet and don't know what to expect.


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If your worried about the stall bump your heat to 300-350 you will blow right by it. It can last quite awhile just ride it out and you will be fine. Any progress pics?:biggrin:

 

[smoking pharoah]

No pictures yet, the lid has not been opened. Keeping it closed until its ready.

 

[ab canuck]

We'll be waiting for the money shots, sounds like it will be good....

 

[frosty91]

Like b-one said you can always bump the smoker temp up or wrap in foil to get out of the stall, sometimes the stall can last hours, sometimes a half hour. Just never know. I'm sure it's looking great! [emoji]128077[/emoji]

 

[smoking pharoah]

I decided not to foil on the smoker, I figured I have plenty of time since it's for dinner
It's been cooking since midnight. It's 2 pm now and internal temperature is 176. Am I doing something g wrong?


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[b-one]

I decided not to foil on the smoker, I figured I have plenty of time since it's for dinner
It's been cooking since midnight. It's 2 pm now and internal temperature is 176. Am I doing something g wrong?


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No,what temp is your smoker running?

 

[smoking pharoah]

No,what temp is your smoker running?

Around 225 but not over 250.

 

[smoking pharoah]

This is what I have so far, 15 hours on the smoker, internal temperature 185.

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• smoking pharoah
• Feb 19, 2017

 

[pc farmer]

Looking good

 

[ab canuck]

That is looking mighTy Fine....