Michael Hermanek
TVWBB Member
Hello all,
I put two pork butts on this past evening around 9:30 last night or so. I am using the digiQ DX 2 that I just bought so I can "set and forget". Since this is my first time, I decided to check the temp at a couple of intervals during the night. At 2:30, it was at a slightly elevated temperature then I put it (around 245 or so; I set it at 235). I went back to bed and really didn't think anything of it. I woke up around 530 to check on it again and my pit temp was around 194. I checked the charcoal situation and was almost gone. I had used the minion method for this cook and usually I have to refill around 9 in the morning or so with manually adjusting the vents. I was under the assumption that the digiQ DX2 would extend the amount time that charcoal can be used. I had to put more coals in to get it back up to temp and it is going strong now.
A couple of questions for everyone
1.) I used kingsford briquettes - do people have issue with the normal kingsford for extended smokes? 5-6 hours just doesn't seem very long
2.) Any thoughts around why the DigiQ DX2 overshot the temp - I put the gaskets on the door and around the rim of the top and middle section. Take note that I do still feed the pit and meat probes below the lid which may allow more air to get it causing the DigiQ to overshoot.
It did have a torrential downpour this morning which I am not sure had any impact on the situation. I would like to get some sleep during these smokes and am looking for a solution for an extended time.
Any feedback would be appreciated!
Thanks
Mike
I put two pork butts on this past evening around 9:30 last night or so. I am using the digiQ DX 2 that I just bought so I can "set and forget". Since this is my first time, I decided to check the temp at a couple of intervals during the night. At 2:30, it was at a slightly elevated temperature then I put it (around 245 or so; I set it at 235). I went back to bed and really didn't think anything of it. I woke up around 530 to check on it again and my pit temp was around 194. I checked the charcoal situation and was almost gone. I had used the minion method for this cook and usually I have to refill around 9 in the morning or so with manually adjusting the vents. I was under the assumption that the digiQ DX2 would extend the amount time that charcoal can be used. I had to put more coals in to get it back up to temp and it is going strong now.
A couple of questions for everyone
1.) I used kingsford briquettes - do people have issue with the normal kingsford for extended smokes? 5-6 hours just doesn't seem very long
2.) Any thoughts around why the DigiQ DX2 overshot the temp - I put the gaskets on the door and around the rim of the top and middle section. Take note that I do still feed the pit and meat probes below the lid which may allow more air to get it causing the DigiQ to overshoot.
It did have a torrential downpour this morning which I am not sure had any impact on the situation. I would like to get some sleep during these smokes and am looking for a solution for an extended time.
Any feedback would be appreciated!
Thanks
Mike