1st Smoke Started

waltmere · June 13, 2010, 07:27:27 AM

After everyones suggestions Butt it is!!!!!!!!!!! Started smokin at 6:30 this morning.

GusRobin · June 13, 2010, 07:54:58 AM

how big is the butt?

waltmere · June 13, 2010, 08:33:03 AM

10 lbs

GusRobin · June 13, 2010, 08:36:34 AM

when do you plan on eating? I have done 2 butts both at 230F. 1 was 8# and took 20 hrs; another was 8.6# and took about the same. You'll find each butt is a little different.

KyNola · June 13, 2010, 08:51:57 AM

I'm with GR on the timing. Most likely will take a long time but whatever you do don't rush it and don't fret when the internal temp of the meat "stalls" at 155-160 for several hours. That's exactly what you want it to do. That's when the magic happens. It will eventually start rising again.

If you're an accomplished smoker I apologize for giving you this advice. I can't recall if you already have smoking experience.

I think I can smell the smoke all the way over here in Kentucky! :D

Sailor · June 13, 2010, 09:09:06 AM

Do we have pictures of the virgin butt? We love pic's. ;D I am sure you will do a fantastic job.

DarqMan · June 13, 2010, 09:27:28 AM

We want pictures!!!

Congrats on the maiden smoke.

BuyLowSellHigh · June 13, 2010, 10:30:26 AM

Starte at 6:30 this morning ... calculating ... well, if it's a good size butt, like 7+ lbs, it might be a long night. When I did my first in the DBS I started at night and it was still a long mostly sleepless night.

Have fun with this one and take a lot of pics - you will most likely be amazed when you first taste the end product and it is unlikely that you will ever forget the experience. Enjoy and keep us posted on the progress.

waltmere · June 13, 2010, 12:25:30 PM

The smoke is coming along fine ...... Meat temp at 156 ...... I forgot to mention that I own a Masterbuilt Analog so I have done this before ...... So far so good..........Thanks for all the words of advice I love the passion displayed in this forum.
Walt

waltmere · June 14, 2010, 05:49:17 AM

Sorry Guys No Pics but the Butt turned out Great. The BDS was everything i hoped it would be...........Now 2nd element mod...............

TestRocket · June 14, 2010, 03:39:10 PM

Glad the butt turned out "Great". I've yet to do one and plan to do one soon. I just did the second element mod and all the info you can find here is a big help. Good luck!