I cooked my first butt Friday night. I had the inlaws over for some chicken wings, and put the 6 lb butt on when the wings came off. I used the plate setter for an indirect cook. I put the butt on at 7:30, and had the temp stabalized at about 265. When I went to bed at 10:30 the temp on the egg was about 270, and the meat was at 135. Since this was my first low and slow, I was nervous about the temp egg temp falling during the night, so I left the egg at 270 (I should have lowered it a bit). I woke up at 1:30 and my butt temp was at 184. I got out of bed and checked the egg. The temp had risen to about 300! I lowered the temp and about 2:45 the meat was at 195. I took it off, wrapped it in foil and towels and took a much needed nap. Since it only cooked for about 7 1/4 hrs I wasn't expecting much, but when I pulled it apart it was actually very good. I woke up my wife and gave her a taste for breakfast, and she loved it. All in all the meat was great, but it cooked way to fast. I can't believe that it cooked that fast and was only over 270 for 3 hrs at the most. I haven't had a chance to check the thermometer, but I haven't noticed any problems before. My egg is only 2 months old. If the meat was this good this time, I can't wait to have it when it cooks longer. Any advise would be appreciated. I'll be away from the computer today, but I'll check back tonight. Thanks Stephen
