Grill mold after a couple of weeks ?

[Rathog23]

You might want to go a little higher on that IT temp. Between 203 and 206 is the guideline.

Yep, it is normal for the temp to drop some during the stall. You are witnessing the cooling power of evaporation as the meat juices sweat out and indeed cool the meat.

Fascinating.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

That is a good guide to go by for reference.
Though I do question the 190*.
I am not saying it is wrong, just that I have never had a probe tender/ bone wiggling butt at 190.
Then again, I don't wrap pork butts.

 

[Rathog23]

That is a good guide to go by for reference.
Though I do question the 190*.
I am not saying it is wrong, just that I have never had a probe tender/ bone wiggling butt at 190.
Then again, I don't wrap pork butts.

He's got me off to a good start, especially with the beginners chicken.

 

[Rathog23]

Maybe the foil wrap takes it from 190 to 203 ish ?

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Maybe the foil wrap takes it from 190 to 203 ish ?

Yes, it will.

 

[siege]

If you are opening the smoker to poke the meat with an instant read thermometer, the temp will drop each time you open the door.
The less you fuss with it, the faster and more evenly it will cook.
Low and slow can try your patience, but it's worth the wait. Hang in there !

 

[Rathog23]

If you are opening the smoker to poke the meat with an instant read thermometer, the temp will drop each time you open the door.
The less you fuss with it, the faster and more evenly it will cook.
Low and slow can try your patience, but it's worth the wait. Hang in there !

After 7.5 hours it's at 171 degrees. I though a little 3.35 pound but would go quicker.
Oh, well. Good learning experience.

Keeping the smoker temp below 250 has required more attention then I thought.

 

[Rathog23]

Finally hit 190 after 13 hours ! I thought 3.35 ponds would go by quicker :-)
Getting ready to do some pulled pork sandwiches with cole slaw and Carolina Red sauce.
I'll post some pics and a further report on the pork forum shortly.

 

[smokinbill1638]

My wsm gets mold so quick and easy that I've found that I have to move it inside downstairs apartment next to dehumidifier. I had tried everything with leaving vents open, cover, uncover, in shed, out of shed, and found that the only thing that works for me is the dehumidifier.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Finally hit 190 after 13 hours ! I thought 3.35 ponds would go by quicker :-)
Getting ready to do some pulled pork sandwiches with cole slaw and Carolina Red sauce.
I'll post some pics and a further report on the pork forum shortly.

I did 8.8 lber last month when my son in law and granddaughter came out for a visit.
It took 18 hrs before finally hitting 205ish.
Butts can't tell time. They are done when they are done.