Smoking on my week off

[Dennis Lubertozzi]

What to do with a week off between the end of an old job and the beginning of a new job with Smoke Day looming on the horizon? Smoke 16 lbs of pork butt as a Smoke Day warm-up, that's what!

The butts went on about 25 minutes ago and the smoker is still getting up to temperature. This is my first smoke using lump as I was previously a Kingsford guy. I picked up a bag of Royal Oak at a local fish market here in Chicago. I'll try to post some pictures as the cook goes. In case you're wondering, that's a mixture of hickory and cherry smoke pouring out of the smoker.

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[Dave K]

Enjoy your week off, as well as your new job.

I think that you will find Lump to be a pleasant experience. It is all I use.

 

[Gary H. NJ]

Way to go Dennis. Congrats on the new job. I love your smoker location -- I always like to see plenty of green behind the WSM. Now, pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy the day.

 

[TravisH]

Gee, you gotta keep your WSM on a cable lock?!

The Q's THAT good?!!

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[Dennis Lubertozzi]

Well - I'm not sure if it's the lump or the great weather we've got going (virtually no wind going here in Chicago today), but the smoker is cruising. I've had to make no adjustments to the vents once the cooker initially got up to temperature. I love these low-effort smokes! Hopefully this keeps up.

 

[Chris E]

Wow that is fantastic Q. I am wanting to try Lump and Brisket. I'm going for my first brisket on smoke day.