Snack sticks stall time?

[smokingron]

This is my first time making snack sticks I whipped up a 5lbs batch using Hi Mountain original blend kit.  I started smoking bout 10:15 this morning and I checked my meat thermometer an hour ago(1:15) and my internal temp was at 124 and now @ 2:15  the internal temp is still at 124 I started smoking at 130 degrees and have increased the temp 10 degrees every hour n a half since currently i'm at 150 degrees is this normal for snack sticks to stall for a period of time?  Thanks in advance I will post my outcome once they are done.  also has anyone ever used the hi mountain for snack sticks?  I use their kits for jerky and love it.

[Sailor]

You are doing fine.  The dreaded stall will start in the 120-130 area.  Different batches have different stall temps.  Never know what temp it will stall but stall it will.  Some stalls last for a long time.  My last batch I had a stall of 3 hrs before it stated to climb again.   NEPAS has said you can open the door and shut it and it will help bring the meat out of a stall but I am not sure if it does or not.  Just be patient and the temp will climb again when the meat is ready. 

[smokingron]

***UPDATE***  ok so now its 645pm and the snack sticks have been in the smoker for 8 1/2 hours and the iternal temp is now 134 how long does this stall last just curious is there anything I can do to speed this process up so I can get them done. lol

[Tenpoint5]

Patience Grasshopper Patience!! It will come along when it is damn good and ready

[NePaSmoKer]

***UPDATE***  ok so now its 645pm and the snack sticks have been in the smoker for 8 1/2 hours and the iternal temp is now 134 how long does this stall last just curious is there anything I can do to speed this process up so I can get them done. lol

Bump your temp to 165, Open the door (for about 5 seconds) and shock the sticks then close. Try not to exceed 170, if you must go to 175 but no higher or your going to fat-out the meat.

[smokingron]

LOL  thanks guys I just dont remember my summer sausage taking this long but that was also 4 years ago all i gotta say is the smell has got my stomach rumbling they smell delicious

[Keymaster]

Stick your probe in another stick and if you have another thermometer try that one. Turn your Bradley up to 170° F and you should be fine. I have even turned up to 175 in sleepy times ;)

[Sailor]

The guys have you covered on what to do.  Might as well just pull out another beer and wait  ;D

[smokingron]

thats not a bad idea i gonna go grab me one while i'm waiting n reading on here.... Nothing but helpful info on here loving it

[Stickbowcrafter]

Never easy dealing with the stall....unless you have an adult beverage handy.

-Brian

[smokingron]

Finally they are done 153 degrees lol and all I have to say is Well Worth the Wait they taste amazing thanks to everyone who gave input it is much appreciated would post a pic but dont know how maybe someone can educate me on that next

[sourtooth]

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768

[smokingron]

This was the final product and they are delicious

[ghost9mm]

Well it looks like they turned out real well...nice...

[Sailor]

Nuttin wrong wif dem stixs  ;D  They takes some time but so well worth the wait.  Great job!