Troubleshooting & some help

[smokinbrad63]

I have a Master built propane smoker model 20050611

Here are some of the problems I have come across attempting my first smoking experience

1. I had no problem keeping the temp to 230-235 but as time goes on there is barely any smoke. When I raise the temp to 240-250 the unit starts to smoke. I'm smoking a pork shoulder and it's been in there since 6:30 this morning and as of 1:30 the pork inside temp is 165.

any suggestions at what could be going on???

 

[biged92]

It sounds like you're right on track.  Can you smell the smoke?

Just because you don't see any smoke, doesn't mean it's not there.  I have a MasterForge propane smoker, and I wondered the same thing.at first.  After a couple of hours I would no longer see the smoke but I could smell it.  This is what people call Thin Blue Smoke.

As for the time, you should gauge anywhere to 1 1/2 to 2 hours per pound when smoking low and slow.  How big was the shoulder that your smoking?  You'll find there will be a stall around the 160 to 170 range, which could last a couple of hours.

Good luck, and most of all have fun with it.

 

[venture]

When I see smoke, I double check myself.

I would rather smell sweet, smoky, invisible goodness than a bunch of white billowing smoke.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[smokinbrad63]

Thanks Pal

It did finish, and much to my demise, it tasted wonderful. My pork shoulder was a bit over 5lbs. I pulled out at 2:30 PST let it sit for 30 min. and pulled it with a fork so easy. I did have that pink ring around the outer edge..

Thanks again..

 

[smokinbrad63]

I'm the new guy on the block, and man I'll tell you that smokin is truly fun...

Thanks for the knowledge.

 

[kathrynn]

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