Nothing like that 1st Q...

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Well, I got my 008 this week and took a big risk and invited 2 families (11 total) over for ribs 'n such last evening for the 1st meat out of the box.

Picnic in the backyard, great side dishes prepared by all - great evening...just a little pressure. In fact one family had experienced my Brinkman/Water ribs which were always great....The pressure was definitely ON!!

The ribs were the HIT...amazed at how moist and flavorful they were.

On a roll...Immediately after dinner, I stuffed 2 Bostons in the CS to cook overnight. I think I'm going to like this!

Thanks to all of the great insights on the board. It's easy to be an apprentice with such knowledge and enthusiasm.

9/4/067:54 AM

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wheelzSmmmmoooookin'!

Good job Jim & "Welcome to the Forum." You took a chance on serving your first Q to a party but sounds like everything went A-OK! Some folks aren't as fortunate. Come back soon and tell us about those first butts!

9/4/068:04 AM

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Well...The Butts came out at 186 degrees. 11.3 lbs cooked for 19 hours. I thought it was somewhat dry (borderline...tasted great though)!
I thought it could have used a little more smoke. Used about 3 oz. of Apple and 1.5 oz. Hickor. More?
The good news: the family liked it.
Looking forward to trying again.

9/4/066:02 PM

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wheelzSmmmmoooookin'!

Jim, I've never over-smoked a butt and went as much as six oz hickory. Might bump iit up a tad next time.

I don't understand how your butt could have been dry. Did you open the door at all during the cook?

Have you checked your probe for accuracy? Smoked many a butt here and never had one dry.

Go over the details of your smoke. Maybe we can help ya out.

9/4/068:52 PM

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I do mine about 1/2 way Carolina Q, add some liquid while pulling/chopping.

9/4/068:57 PM

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Thanks Wheelz for the thoughts...
I will check that probe for accuracy. It is a new electronic one and this was my first experince with it. Do you have a recommendation for verifying accuracy?
The internal meat was not particularly dry - mostly out towards the bark.

Thanks!

9/4/069:03 PM

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Welcome to the forum, Jim! Congrats on early success. You still haven't answered Wheelz' inquiry about the door. Inquiring minds want to know!

9/5/0612:00 AM

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williesqMember

Welcome Jim,
Come on and tell us, Did you open that door and peek???????????????

9/5/066:36 AM

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wheelzSmmmmoooookin'!

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Originally posted by HooSmoker:
Thanks Wheelz for the thoughts...
I will check that probe for accuracy. It is a new electronic one and this was my first experince with it. Do you have a recommendation for verifying accuracy?

Jim -- Test the high and low. Water boils at 212˚ and water freezes at 32˚. Boil a pan of water and check it out. Stick your probe in a glass of crushed ice or press it into an ice cube and it should read 32˚.

9/5/067:29 AM

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Ah...Never opened the door until removal. Dang, that was hard too! I have to say that I went outside and looked at the box and the thermometer about 91 times...made me feel like I was "cookin".
Wheelz...I'll do the probe test and see if I'm acurate or not.
Thanks for all of the help!