Smoker Temperature Consistency

[Average Human]

Hey All,

New to SMF. Been smoking pork butt for pulled pork for over a year in a vertical dual fuel Masterbuilt Pro with pretty good results.

Temperature consistency is important. I am usually able to keep the box between 225 and 250 Fahrenheit but occasionally the temp jumps up to around 325 for a couple of minutes if I'm not careful with how I position my hickory clumps. Should I be overly concerned with these momentary temp spikes?

 

[mike243]

No problems and same thing for a low range for short times

 

[GaryHibbert]

Spikes are always good to control, but I agree fully with mike--not a problem
Gary

 

[Average Human]

Thank you for the input!

 

[hardcookin]

For the most part your not going to smoke at set temp. But you will be smoking in a range 250-275 "using that temp as an example"
So your ok...