DeanH Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 So I've got my grill setup indirectly with a 1.5kg pork shoulder. I think I overdone it with the first lot of fuel and I'm struggling to keep the temp below 300f without wedging the lid open. Will I just need to wait until the first lot dies down and top it up with small amounts to keep it going? Also, I know the magic number is 225f but the meat will adventualy cook and still be edible won't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Hi DeanH...........what grill are you using?? Weber? Bullett? offset? Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Yeah need to know what type of kit it is, also how you set up your coals to begin with Snake Method or placing 1/2 lit chimney in to the middle of a full charcoal bowl? As they always say, it’s easier to bring a pit up to temperature slowly, than over shooting and trying to bring it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Keep lid closed shut down vents until it comes down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanH Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 It's not a dedicated smoker but I'll send some pics. I started by just adding some lit coals on top of a small amount of unlit as I done have the space for the snake method. It's calmed down now and I'm managing to keep it at approx 230f. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanH Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 OK so now my meat probe is dropping in temp. Is this the 'stall'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, DeanH said: OK so now my meat probe is dropping in temp. Is this the 'stall'? Depends on the cooker temp, has it dropped 4 hours ago, DeanH said: Also, I know the magic number is 225f but the meat will adventualy cook and still be edible won't it Don't stress too much about temps, 225 is low and will take a long time, anything from 225- 350 is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mick said: Depends on the cooker temp, has it dropped Don't stress too much about temps, 225 is low and will take a long time, anything from 225- 350 is fine I agree with this! I aim for 225 but sometimes it overshot to about 260 when I first started out....now i would just leave it at that temp and it still comes out great. Treat it as a guideline rather than an absolute. Practice certainly helps and you will get better, especially after you get familiar with how your grill behaves👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanH Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Update, I took the meat out at 176f rested for 40mins while I cooked up some wings and burgers. Pork wasn't soft enough to pull apart but wasn't tough to chew so still pleased. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AdamG Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 looks good and a nice bit of smoke👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 what did you have with the pork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanH Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, AdamG said: what did you have with the pork? Roast spuds, chicken wings and some chicken kebabs. Little bit of salad to look pretty lol. Washed down with a nice IPA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 sounds like a great meal!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 3 hours ago, DeanH said: Looks good, would need to be 200f approx to pull, wrapping would have helped with the timing or just higher cooker temp. Bet it tasted great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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