My Butt's getting cold

[Rckcrwlr]

I put some butts in the smoker yesterday and this morning I got up and they only got to about 90 degrees.  I have pulled them and put them in the oven but was wondering if I should be concerned with serving them.

I had sheltered the smoker from the cold on my back porch but the outside temps got much colder than expected.

I have them in the oven at 225 now...

Thanks,
John

[KyNola]

I would be concerned about serving them.  You have no way to know how long they have been in the danger zone.

[Rckcrwlr]

Thanks KyNola...I kind of knew it but being up since 3am...I figured I would ask.

Well...found out that the element died...I luckily had an extra one.

Installed it and nothing.  I'm not getting power to the element.

Arrrrgghhh!!!

[GusRobin]

you may have blown a fuse. 
As far as the meat, "when in doubt, throw it out". I always figure that while it is "painful" the cost of a couple of butts is not worth getting a loved one sick (even the mother-in-law).

[Rckcrwlr]

Is there a separate fuse for the smoke generator and the element....

Sorry to ask instead of look but not home right now.

[GusRobin]

Not sure on the digital but the original has a fuse link connected under the back f the cabinet.

[watchdog56]

Just replaced a useable link in the back of my 6 rack digital. You have to take out the screws on back panel and then there is  a link that goes to heating elements. Easy to replace and cheap. Yard and Pool have them for around $3.60.

[TedEbear]

Check it with a multimeter first so you're not just replacing parts without knowing what the problem is.