spicy stick question

[doz759]

Smoker is at a cabinet temp of 170 for 3 hours now stix IT is at 141 is that normal they have been ramping up for 4 hours before that. Do you all think I should just give them more time? thanks

[Saber 4]

Be patient would be my thinking

[doz759]

Thanks Saber
Opened the vents up and now it has climbed 5 degree in about thirty minutes. maybe that's the answer.

[Saber 4]

Probably, always keep your vent open otherwise you trap moisture inside and take a chance of getting the dreaded black rain

[Tenpoint5]

Don't take the temp any higher than 170. Keep the vent wide open and be patient

[doz759]

The IT stalled out again at 148 and after an hour with no movement I raised to 175 and the IT came up to 153 in like fifteen minutes. Didn't fatout or anything but the casings are a little toughbut are not loose at all this time. Love the PID I put together with all the info on the forum. Wonder if it is from the long cook time. I never put any water in the smoker the whole time maybe that would help with the tough casings.

[NePaSmoKer]

Put water in the bowl after the 1st hour at 130* No water will dehydrate the casings.

[doz759]

Thanks NePaSmoker I'll give that a try. Would you keep the water in for the rest of the smoke?