Santa brought me a new smoker!

[rebelnurse62]

Hello!

        I'm new to the site as of about 20 minutes ago.  What I have is an Old Country Pecos smoker and want to use it later on today.  If there's anyone out there that can give any advice on how to get started I would surely appreciate it.  I have three avg-size turkeys and three Boston butts to smoke and I'd like to get started today!  Thanks in advance for your help. 

Alan

 

[bear55]

-I am not familiar with the old country pecos smoker.  the Boston butt is one of the most forgiving pieces of meat to smoke.  I always take mine to 165 internal temp and then foil them.  I take them to 195-197 pull them and put them in an ice chest for at least an hour before pulling.  They are really a piece of cake to do.  I smoke my butts at 235.

Now for the turkeys, it is imperative that you pay attention to the 4 hour rule for pork and poultry.  Basically the rule states you must keep the time the meat is between 40 and 140 degrees to less than 4 hours.  Failure to do this can make someone sick.  Turkeys are better smoked at higher temps.

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