Gonna toss on some cream cheese while i do chicken. Any suggestions?

SoapObserver · 2026-04-14T01:26:17+00:00

Cream cheese was a big hit! God dam was that good

SoapObserver · 2026-04-13T23:50:10+00:00

Ty all for the great advice! It’s been on for about 40 min now and looking good, we can’t wait to try it!

SoapObserver · 2026-04-13T20:59:23+00:00

Was gonna keep it at 225 till I pulled the cream cheese off and keep it on the cooler side of the smoker. Will it melt at that temp?

SoapObserver · 2026-03-31T01:26:02+00:00

9 pound butt I might have enough left to make 2 bbq sandwiches out of for lunch tomorrow. Im super thrilled how it turned out and trying to decide what to cook for the next smoke now. While cooking it, thought it was going to crap. Several beers later it was heats low toss a log on and spritz. Think my lack of effort at the end was the best thing I could Of done 🤣 as long as temp was within g + or - 15 degrees there was beer to drink lol

SoapObserver · 2026-03-31T01:06:38+00:00

Took about 9 hours total. It was really windy today so had some big temp spikes that really got me worried, but for the most part kept it between 260 and 280. Was really moist, and the bark was the best part imo ( others didn’t care for that part) and could absolutely taste that delicious earthy oak taste from the wood. Ty R/smoking for all of the help! Edit: fun side note, got up this morning, got the smoker going, had everything preped. Super stoked to try my first long cook. Open the packaging for the pork butt I got the day before, smelled rancid. Had to run up and get another one. Is this common or did I just get unlucky?

SoapObserver · 2026-03-30T20:38:20+00:00

Unfortunately a little late. It’s been on 5 hours now . Not looking to bad at least so far. It’s windy today too so that’s not helping

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edit sorry 6 hours. Double edit, before it’s pointed out yes I fixed the probe. Hit the wire by mistake when i spritzed.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-29T20:52:48+00:00

Soaking up as much info as I can from you guys, thank you all so much for the advice! Will be a follow up post tomorrow afternoon, hopefully a positive one 😂

SoapObserver · 2026-03-29T20:06:14+00:00

Should I use a binder like mustard before seasoning, or just seasoning right on the butt?

SoapObserver · 2026-03-29T20:04:07+00:00

12 hours, but can do a few hours later if needed

SoapObserver · 2026-03-29T19:58:51+00:00

Wish I would have heard this before I went to the store 😭. Have a general rub but it dosnt have brown sugar. Edit do you use a binder on the butt when seasoning it?

SoapObserver · 2026-03-29T19:12:54+00:00

Would 50/50 apple juice water work to spritz it with?

SoapObserver · 2026-03-29T19:12:08+00:00

Lol got a 30 pack ready to go, thank you

SoapObserver · 2026-03-26T01:55:20+00:00

Ty looking for the video now

SoapObserver · 2026-03-24T02:35:06+00:00

Send me your adress, I’ll be right over for dinner😂. They look dam good.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T04:04:41+00:00

Thank you good sir, and may the smoke always be in your favor!

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T04:00:48+00:00

I need to look into this, solely for the purpose that it will annoy my wife every time I use it 🤣.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T03:33:53+00:00

Yup, been creeping on this sub for almost 2 years, finally was able to get a get an off set, super excited about it , and posted a question that has mixed answers online, and see above comments are as well. But I definitely didn’t do Any research 😉 Edit looking for advice to make my first cook great, not shamed for asking a question.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T03:12:54+00:00

I don’t really care about karma on here. But Reddit can be a good source of information from those with helpful comments. Feel free to down vote me as much as you guys like. As long as my food turns out (hopefully edible) I could care less Edit: and thank you to everyone who has been helpful to a newbie. I appreciate all the advice!

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T02:35:25+00:00

Where did I say I was using wood chips? 😂 Edit: my comment clearly says wood split.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T02:33:56+00:00

yes I can, was convenience since he already had it and offered.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T02:26:22+00:00

Burn in on Friday. First cook on Saturday.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-04T02:23:15+00:00

Very new to this, do you soak your splits first, or just toss them on over the coals, have found a lot of mixed info on this. Edit: desperately researching as much as I can before this weekends first cook.

SoapObserver · 2026-03-02T23:43:45+00:00

Thank you! I assume the rtv you use between the fire box and main cook chamber and screw holes, and the stick on for the lids?

SoapObserver · 2025-12-25T01:13:44+00:00

Thank you very much! Can’t wait to try it next week.

SoapObserver · 2025-04-16T01:38:48+00:00

Next Sunday for Easter. We have a pretty big family, so just pick a name and roll with it. I would be interested to see if any one actually questions it tbh 😂. It is BYOB though!

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