tmitch82
Newbie
Hey guys just got a char-broil offset 1280 smoker, would like to do a pork butt for pulled pork. Like all new smokers have some questions, really looking for someone who has one or one similar to mine to ask. Thank you in advance
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In the AM there will be some super nice Guru's appear and help make you comfortable here. Guru's are those with either Moderator or OTBS (Order of the Thin Blue Smoke) tags by there name. They will help you to learn about how great the search engine is, but you could probably start yourself by researching your particular smoker. Believe me there will be plenty about it. Make sure and fill in your profile so everyone can see where you live, that's how specific the answers around here get.
Take notes till you get used to what you smoke, by then you'll appreciate the notes even more and probably keep doing it. Most of us still do. Its how you remember what you did today and next month when you want to cook another one you can remember what you did and what you wanted to try differently and believe me you will.
Nice meeting you and the Guru's will be around to show how easy everything works.
Oh and since this is only the Howdee-Do section, let me say Howdee-Do.
Have fun and enjoy the smoke.
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Pork/Pulled Pork is a good starter, hard to mess it up.Cook/smoke 225/250* till the bone comes out.
If you want to go by temps 200* should be good enough to pull.
Dan
PS I have a Brinkmann offset almost like yours.
Pork/Pulled Pork is a good starter, hard to mess it up.Cook/smoke 225/250* till the bone comes out.
If you want to go by temps 200* should be good enough to pull.
Dan
PS I have a Brinkmann offset almost like yours.
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tmitch82
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My biggest question is when I hit the stall could I put coals in the smoke chamber to help it, or just raise the temp with the fire only in the firebox
Hi When you hit the stall, just let it go till it's ready to be pulled..I usually DON'T check temps,I wait till the bone comes out easily.
I'm far from an expert, only been smoking for only 1.5 years. I have never had a problem with pork butts, always come out good.
I only use Boston Butt..Don't sweat it , just sit back and enjoy.
Dan
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I'm far from an expert, only been smoking for only 1.5 years. I have never had a problem with pork butts, always come out good.
I only use Boston Butt..Don't sweat it , just sit back and enjoy.
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tmitch82
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Thank you everyone, I plan in doing it on Saturday then will post pictures
tmitch82
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Couldn't wait for Saturday doing a yard bird, it's been almost an hour and my chamber temp was at 161 dropped to 142. I added more coals it went to 173 but dropped to 138 now, bird temp is still rising
Couldn't wait for Saturday doing a yard bird, it's been almost an hour and my chamber temp was at 161 dropped to 142. I added more coals it went to 173 but dropped to 138 now, bird temp is still rising
tmitch82
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Others with better knowledge of your pit will be around soon but till then....... Do you have your exhaust vent fully open, the regulate the temp with the fire and fire box dampner? Are you a peeking tom? Leave the lid closed. Can't cook while you are looking, moping, saucing, etc.
One other quick thought I have been seeing more and more cases of thermometers being miscalibrated, did you check yours during your burn in?
One other quick thought I have been seeing more and more cases of thermometers being miscalibrated, did you check yours during your burn in?
tmitch82
Newbie
Can't help my name is Tom, I did check the maverick and it was spot on I believe it was the wood chips may have started to choke the fire out I had them on top of the coals I'm in the 180's now
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