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1stlink

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Boston butt in the new #2
« on: January 11, 2015, 09:48:39 AM »
As Tony says we are off to the races. New smoker arrived Friday evening, got seasoned Saturday a.m. and has its first smoke going on as of 6:30 PM Saturday night. 3 1/2 ounces of apple and two ounces of Pecan produced smoke in about 15 minutes and continue smoking well into the third hour.

The 10 pound Boston butt is at 177° 15 hours into the smoke. I'm not sure yet but I think I may be in the stall. The thin whisp of smoke coming out now smells so sweet and is driving me nuts.
Started the smoke at 225° setting but maverick indicated a temperature of 266° And temperature was still climbing when I turned the setting back. After some fine-tuning I ended up with a setting of around 210°  Maverick now indicates temperature swings between 202° and a 244°. (give or take)
Pictures will be forthcoming, I hope.  ???

« Last Edit: January 11, 2015, 10:19:35 AM by 1stlink »
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2015, 10:28:15 AM »
Ralph, 20 deg swings up and down is not uncommon and makes no difference overall. I'll bet you are going to love the results.
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2015, 10:55:27 AM »
Yes I'm looking forward to it Bob. I'm close to 16 1/2 hours now and the temperature has risen to 181° so I may be coming out of stall. Temperature has risen 10° in the last five hours.
I'm feeling sorry for my neighbors as they have no idea where that great aroma is coming from. Lol
As far as the temperature swings go, no problem as I had expected that. PID Controller will be in for the next smoke.  :)
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2015, 02:02:32 PM »
Looking good, Ralph!   Glad to know that the #2 is now in business.  Cheers
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2015, 02:04:06 PM »
"Waiting is the hardest part!"   :(
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2015, 02:43:46 PM »
Yes very hard waiting and waiting. I just hit 190° at 20 hours  10 minutes.
Very happy with the #2  ;D But As I recall the drip pan was larger in my #1!!   :(
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2015, 02:45:03 PM »
Quote from: 1stlink on January 11, 2015, 02:43:46 PM
But As I recall the drip pan was larger in my #1!!   :(

Same pan, Ralph...interchangeable. ;)
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2015, 02:46:32 PM »
Quote from: swthorpe on January 11, 2015, 02:02:32 PM
Looking good, Ralph!   Glad to know that the #2 is now in business.  Cheers
Thanks Steve as you can see I'm patiently waiting for the first meal.   :-\
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2015, 02:54:07 PM »
Quote from: DivotMaker on January 11, 2015, 02:45:03 PM
Quote from: 1stlink on January 11, 2015, 02:43:46 PM
But As I recall the drip pan was larger in my #1!!   :(

Same pan, Ralph...interchangeable. ;)
I guess the old memory isn't what it used to me thanks for squareing me away on that.  :)
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2015, 03:31:22 PM »
Make sure you post some pics of the fianal results. It looks like you have a beautiful view from your porch!
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2015, 04:30:00 PM »
Thanks Keith. We do enjoy our view. Our top floor condo puts us up about 40 feet into the trees and we occasionally see bald eagles straight out the back off our lanai.

I just pulled it after 21 1/2 hours. 95° IT ... Loud cheer  :)

Now we will let it rest and then enjoy.   ;)
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2015, 05:02:48 PM »
Looks perfect! Nice job.
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2015, 05:25:04 PM »
Thank you Gregg. Complements from you guys with a lot of smoker experience are good for my ego.
My original plan was to start this at 9 PM last night but after reading one of your posts I decided to move it up and that was a good decision so IOU a double thanks!  😉
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2015, 05:32:03 PM »
I'm happy to heat that I was of some help. :)

The bark on the butt looks awesome!
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Re: Boston butt in the new #2
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2015, 05:44:23 PM »
Man, that turned out great! Nicely done.
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