what is stall

[morkdach]

sunday i had a nice pork sholder going when capt. dan said dont forget about the stall add 1 to 1.5 hours cook time.
this stalled at 135 to 137 for about 1.75 hours guess i didnt know about the stall time any help thanks...............terry

 

[glued2it]

I think he meant the "plateau". the point when the temp stops climbing and sometimes drops back.

 

[flash]

Supposedly the plateau or stall as you call it, is due to the fat starting to break down within the meat. Or atleast thats what I remember reading.
Remember that the times will vary and that some cuts of meat will not stall at all.

 

[fatback joe]

Yeah, it is when the collagen in the meat is breaking down into gellatin.......you could almost say that it is the point when the meat is becoming tender.

 

[blackhawk19]

That's why you have to go by temps, not times. Remember every piece of meat will also be different. I had a brisket flat plateau for 4hrs my last smoke. Don't try to up the smoker temps to bring it out of it, just let it go and it will be done when it's done, no certain time

 

[mossymo]

Plateau
My definition of this term is this is the perfect opportunity to make a quick run to then liquor store !!!

 

[morkdach]

i like the stall facktor 1 cold one for every 10 min stall but then after all that it just tastes great even if i have to ask my better half how it really tastes.

 

[richtee]

Try this thread also, Mor...
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...41499#poststop

 

[ds7662]

Exactly...

Excellent responses everyone..
This is why I love this place. All skilled in science, culinary arts, engineering, bull sh_t, you name it, this place has it. Its great

 

[walking dude]

dont' forget bullsh*t also alllen.........LOLOL

 

[richtee]

I'm sure you have read Peace,Love and BBQ and BS is listed as a requirement for BBQ'in.. ;{)

 

[ds7662]

Edited for You!

 

[ds7662]

Yeah just finished it as a matter of fact. Wife couldn't belive I was reading a book.

 

[morkdach]

got the stall factor all figured out with all your input thanks everyone i know now when in a stall period drink more