I put a pork shoulder in my WSM around 10:30 last night under windy, cold conditions that I didn't account for properly. All was well until my thermometer alarm woke me up at 4:45 this morning to let me know that the cooker had dropped to 215; the meat was at 147. I was unfortunately cashed on charcoal (again, lack of planning on my part), and I wasn't able to get to the store until late this morning, so I've been struggling to get the temp up. I've got it running at 275 now, and the meat temp is climbing again.
Is it trash, though? Can it be eaten?
It got up above 140 in the proper amount of time, but this was a looooong stall much lower than I've stalled before. I have plenty of time until people come over tonight, so I have the time to leave it in all day and cook it to 205. I want to be safe, but I'm also without a backup plan. Any advice and/or wisdom would be appreciated
Is it trash, though? Can it be eaten?
It got up above 140 in the proper amount of time, but this was a looooong stall much lower than I've stalled before. I have plenty of time until people come over tonight, so I have the time to leave it in all day and cook it to 205. I want to be safe, but I'm also without a backup plan. Any advice and/or wisdom would be appreciated