Doing my first smoke

[mnmike]

Hi all trying out my new obs got a 4 lb pork roast my temp is holding at 225 deg how long do most of you guys smoke/cook for?

[Tenpoint5]

Till it's done!!!


Most don't cook by time, we cook by Internal Temperature (IT). If your wanting pulled pork you will want to cook at 200-250º and apply about 2 hours of smoke. You will be done when the IT gets in the 185-200º range. (probably in the 6-9 hour range more if your peeking)

[mnmike]

Ok thanks for the info

[Tenpoint5]

I suggested 2 hours of smoke since it is a new thing for you. I generally give Butts 4 hours of smoke. My family is used to the smoke flavor.

[mnmike]

Oh ok do i need to change the water in the bowl at all during this?

[Tenpoint5]

Yes after the smoke period has ended replace the water in the bowl with boiling water to help retain the heat. Also make sure your vent is at least half way open during the whole cook.

[mnmike]

I have the vent around half open and will do with the water bowl thanks for the info. So far everything is going pretty good i think

[DTAggie]

Congrats on your first smoke.  I am a 6 to 8 hour smoker on butt.  Get yourself a probe to measure IT* and you will be good to go.  If you want it pulled, really need to go 195* to 205*.  I prefer the 205*.  Pulled one two days ago at 194* then FTC for 3 hours and it was not quite what I like when I take it to 200* to 205*.