I'm in trouble.... need help!

[mikewysuph]

I started 2, 7-1/2 lb boneless shoulders at 9 this morning. Smoker temp has been consistently chugging at 220-240 all day.

I'm 12+ hours in and I'm not even close to being done. Both shoulders are at around 155 IT...climbing very slowly, I'm guessing, due to the very cold temps outside.

I really don't feel like staying up very late......but I don't know what to do. Can I crank the heat to speed things up? I don't want dry PP even though I will still use a finishing sauce.

Please help. I'm not sure what to do.

 

[pineywoods]

Wrap them in aluminum foil seal it tight and put them in the oven at 275 to finish this will speed things up quite a bit

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

I'd crank your smoker up, you've hit the stall most likely ! Butts can be very stubborned when stalled... Try going up to 275-300* if possible ! This is assuming your temp probes are correct, but with two reading the same IT, I'd think they are !

Also, you could try foiling to get em going.... I don't foil personally, but in your situation... I'd really think bout it ! Your wanting an IT round 200-205* ! Foiling & kicking the temp up would help !

 

[mikewysuph]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. Much appreciated.

Yeah, I'm gonna foil and crank the heat. And they're going in the oven.....need to get them out of the cold garage!

At this point, that's really all I can do! Thanks again.

damn I'm kinda pissed. I should of known this would happen.......rookie mistake!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. Much appreciated.

Yeah, I'm gonna foil and crank the heat. And they're going in the oven.....need to get them out of the cold garage!

At this point, that's really all I can do! Thanks again.

damn I'm kinda pissed. I should of known this would happen.......rookie mistake!

We've all been there man, this info is not gonna do ya a damn bit of good now.... But, A while ago I started smoking my pork butts a day in advance as the dang things can be stubborned ! This may help ya on the next smoke though ! I smoke a day in advance as I said, so then all that I need to do is warm it up ! It's been the best thing for me ! Hope it may help ya down the smokin road !

 

[mikewysuph]

HAHA, WHB......oh I'm smoking ahead of time! The estimated consumption of this meal is 4 days away! FOUR!!!   lol

But yeah, I hear ya. I really was trying to get ahead of the game......nope! I'm looking at a 2 A.M. pull at this point!  damnit...the brutal cold ambient temps screwed me. Live and learn right?? At least that's what I'm gonna be telling myself...........

Thanks again.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

HAHA, WHB......oh I'm smoking ahead of time! The estimated consumption of this meal is 4 days away! FOUR!!!   lol

But yeah, I hear ya. I really was trying to get ahead of the game......nope! I'm looking at a 2 A.M. pull at this point!  damnit...the brutal cold ambient temps screwed me. Live and learn right?? At least that's what I'm gonna be telling myself...........

Thanks again.

Oh man, you are prepared.. 4 days in advance, I'll eat my words now ! LOL. Hey, on the up side ya don't have a half dozen folks waiting for dinner saying they are hungry ! I've been there before.... Haha !

 

[mikewysuph]

Ha! No doubt. I've been there before too. But luckily tonight, the only rumbling belly I can hear is my own! And it's growlin'......starting to smell good!

11:30 PM and we're at 185 IT. Getting there.

 

[solaryellow]

I am with Jerry. Wrap it in foil and toss it in oven.

 

[mikewysuph]

UPDATE: wrapping and the oven saved the day. Got them wrapped and in the cooler around 1am. They rested until about 7, then pulled and vac-sealed.

Thanks for the help all! You saved my bacon!

 

[dockman]

How did they turn out?

 

[gary s]

Any Pics ?

Gary