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I am not going to put my probe in until the 5th hour of my 8lb shoulder cook. If I put it in and the meat temp is say 130 my four hours start them correct? I realize I may be good tong no matter as the first .5 inches is already 140 right?
You don't have to worry about the 4 hours at all. Clean the probe with alcohol before you insert it. If the outside 1/2" has reached 140 that means there is no live bacteria that can be transferred to the inside when you put the probe in. Good luck & don't forget the Q-view.