First Pork Butt

[mrgoblueguy]

Smoking my first one this weekend on an electric smoker..Any.tips or tricks for a newbie?

 

[crazymoon]

Mr GBG, Look in the search bar at the top of the screen for all kinds of tips,temps and times.Have fun !

 

[the macdaddy]

I'm going to do my first one this weekend as well.  I ma little uptight about it but I'm optimistic that it will be awesome.

 

[so ms smoker]

  The first tip would be to start early and allow plenty of time. You can't rush good Q.

   Mike

 

[tumbleweed1]

Use a good rub, a good thermometer & keep the door shut.

Have patience. The butt is forgiving, so you'll really have to do something bad to screw it up.

I have an electric & maxed mine out to 275 degrees & was eating an 8 pounder within 10-11 hours of starting it up.

Monitor your temps (the smoker AND the meat) & keep the wood going until at least the stall/wrap or IT of 160-170.

Good luck.

TW

 

[the macdaddy]

Haven't opened the door for 8 hours. IT at 185.  Smoking at 225 and it is a 8 lb butt.  Will keep posted!

 

[b-one]

Haven't opened the door for 8 hours. IT at 185.  Smoking at 225 and it is a 8 lb butt.  Will keep posted!

At 225* your progress will slow as there isn't a big temp difference between meat and smoker be patient or turn it up 275-300 if you need to finish it off. Have you thought about a finishing sauce look them up with the search feature they add moisture and flavor. Enjoy your smoke!

 

[oldschoolbbq]

You have Patience , keep it . . . and I hate to do this but :

 

Have fun and . . .

 

[mrgoblueguy]

I'm a newbie but I think it's looking pretty darn good...even made some north Carolina style bbq sauce for it

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• mrgoblueguy
• May 31, 2015

 

[gary s]

Looking Great !!!    

Gary

 

[tumbleweed1]

I'm a newbie but I think it's looking pretty darn good...even made some north Carolina style bbq sauce for it

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• mrgoblueguy
• May 31, 2015

You had me at "Carolina" (sauce) 

Now, what's up with that hunk of pork?

TW

 

[mrgoblueguy]

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• mrgoblueguy
• Jun 1, 2015

I didn't get to try it till.after work but I enjoyed it

 

[robcava]

Nice first run! Thumbs Up

 

[mrgoblueguy]

Thank you...I.figured pork is easier than brisket

 

[tumbleweed1]

Looks real nice & juicy!

Congrats!

TW

 

[the macdaddy]

Ok, so it took 11 hours.

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• the macdaddy
• Jun 1, 2015

Then rest for 2 hours.  Family ate like fools, it turned out pretty damn good .  I was thrilled!

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• the macdaddy
• Jun 1, 2015