Iām just put two butts on for my sonās one street neighborhood block party. Hard to say no to something I enjoy.
I always start the day before, using my homemade SC mustard sauce as a binder then coated with my own rub then some killer hog on top of it. I got my smoke tube and two modified smoke boxes filled with a few pellets, hickory and oak chips and chunks. The 780 is set to 225. I got a Meater probe in each and the Traeger probe in one just to see how it goes. Iām sure itās under 225 as it consistently is, but Iām sleeping tonight without my phone beside the bed, the way I usually when cooking butts. Thatās the good thing about butts, lower and slower isnāt going to cause any issues. This is why I learn what temps are consistent on a smoker, I like to cook all night on the lower end then make adjustments in the morning. Iāll post back tomorrow afternoon. I hope everyone has a safe but enjoyable Fourth of July!!!