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When I do butts, I put a remote thermometer probe in them, set the smoker on 235*, and don't open the door until the internal temp of the meat is 195*. Then I take it out, wrap in foil, wrap in a towel, and rest it for at least an hour. If I need to hold it longer than that, I put the wrapped butt in a cooler, and fill the extra space w/ more towels. It will stay hot like that for at least 4 to 6 hrs.

Hi Bret and Welcome! Do what the bear says. At about 195 I insert the probe in several places to test for doneness. It should glide in easily. Be careful when you remove the roast, it may fall apart in your hands (gloves). I cook some to about 205 and some are done earlier. My CS 025 takes about 12-14 hours for that size roast. Good luck! You'll be an expert in no time.

not rub it overnight. Rubs tend to make pork taste "hammy" after an overnight rub.

When it stalls, just let it go.

For timing, it's VERY subjective. On average, I think most of the electric CS seem to go close to 2 hours a pound.

Thank you all for the advice. So should I put the rub on just before it goes in?

That's what I do.

Hey Brett!,

I'm with TheBear. I have gotten to the point that KISS(Keep It Simple Stupid) is my motto. While I tend to get a little bigger PB and start it the night before on 200* after a short pack all the rub on it I can(2/3 rib rub and 1/3 chicken rub) and throw it in the smoker.

If I want it for lunch than I get up early,which I'm accustomed to, and turn up to 235-250*. If it is for supper than I take a little more time before turning it to 225,and finishing it off at the end with 250*,FTC.

This is not right or wrong, but just something that is SIMPLE for me. To each his own though!

The biggest thing is to go smoke one and take good notes as to what works and needs worked on. Hey it's a dang old PB so don't make it hard on yourself, keep it simple and have some FUN!

Good luck...

One last question before the PB goes in...
I was planning on 4 oz of hickory. Does that sound good? Is it enough?

Again, thanks for all the help.

-Brett

I think the 4 oz should work fine. Try that and adjust from there.

It was a home run. Brought it into the office and everyone loved it, the only suggestion was do a bigger one next time. 11.5 hrs at 235. I did forget the mop, so next time I will try that. Thanks again everyone for all your help.

-Brett

CONGRATS!!!