I have had several recent posts on the group concerning my first real
test on my smoker. We had about 40 people over to celebrate my
daughter's high school graduation. I smoked two 7lb butts for just
under 11 hours. Those 40 people probably rendered about 100+
compliments on the Q!!! I had offers to cater for folks and the
skeptical ones that said I was lying, that one of the barbecue places
around home catered mine.(even had to pull out my smoker to show a
couple of interested folks) I have been a big fan of smoked meat for
many years and I have to say that this was some of the best I have
had. Following suggestions I read on this ng I brought it up to around
195...let it rest a while, pulled it that night and then re-heated the
next day using a crock pot which was an excellent way to serve since
we had the graduation ceremony and all going on as well. I put it in
the crock for about 4 hours on low with a couple of table spoons of
water...damn fine! Many thanks to all that helped...I did end up using
about 20 lbs of charcoal...not all of it burned and I still had a
"warm" fire 20 plus hours later. Still searching for real wood
charcoal...it is a tough find here in SW Va. Over all though I was
very pleased and appreciate this forum for all the help! Gotta get my
ribs down now...
Thanks again,
Tim