Recent content by BrianInOhio

I’ve had a 5.85 lb brisket in since 10am and it’s now 5:42pm.  I checked it twice and hit the stall. I then moved my probe after my last check and I’m at 180 and it was hard to insert. Do I remove or ride it out longer? My small flat was burnt.

I have a 4.97 lb bone in brined pork butt going. Been in 6 hrs and temp @174. I put 2 more hours on the timer. Experts do I need to bump up the temp or ride it out? According to what I’ve read it could be anywhere from 8-10hrs going by weight.

When I did my first smoke my two pieces of wood were reduced to nothing but fines ashes to the point I could blow them and nothing would left. Is this normal?

Hi All! I purchased a #1 after doing a lot of research. I've never smoked before but can't wait to get started. I'll be seasoning by Friday I hope and trying some ribs on Sunday. I enjoy bourbon, beer and trail running. Married and have one child and three weiner dogs. Im looking forward to...