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A boneless butt went on yesterday about 2.30-3.00pm. Sand,MM and peach, oak, and hickory wood. Winds were ranging from 15-25. After 6 hours, I added some extra kingsford for the night. High wind = need for more charcoal? The temps were crazy,low around 190 then later high- 270 ! By midnight The butt was 180 or more. Almost all my butts seem to take 17-18 hours. I thought this sure is a fast cook. At 1.00 am meat was 188 and smoker settled to around 225. I decided to get some sleep. Woke up at 6.00am. Butt was 170 and smoker 192. Hmmmmm what to do? Add more smoke of coarse. I stirred the coals. Now at 6.55am, about 15 hours into cook, smoker at the grate is 256, butt is now at 178. A preliminary tear ans taste reveals a good butt.
This smoke never seemed to plateau...while I was awake. the meat temp just rose smoothly. I initially I planned to remove before I retired but since it had not reached 195, I chose to keep going. I have not been disappointed with extra smoke and time. Who knows if it ever reached 195? So I am patiently waiting for the ride back up....butt now 179...180.
This smoke never seemed to plateau...while I was awake. the meat temp just rose smoothly. I initially I planned to remove before I retired but since it had not reached 195, I chose to keep going. I have not been disappointed with extra smoke and time. Who knows if it ever reached 195? So I am patiently waiting for the ride back up....butt now 179...180.
