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Am I overcooking?

Junior Egger

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Posted by: Newbie on 2007/11/06 13:53:38  

I have had my large BGE for about a month now and love it. Several things have been great (mainly items that cook in short periods like steaks). My problem is when I am trying to smoke things over a long period of time. I am not sure if I am overcooking or not cooking long enough.

A co-worker of mine that has had a BGE for several years told me that if the temp stays low enough, "you can't overcook it." Here is what I have done and the results so you can judge / make recommendations.

1. 5.5 lb Pork Butt with dry rub over night. Cooked / Smoked for 14 hours at 225. The last 2 hours were wrapped in foil with juices. I was never able to pull it apart. It ended up chopped and the meat was very "done." No pink (other than the smoke ring).

2. 4 racks of baby back ribs with dry rub over night. Cooked / Smoked for 6 hours at 225. Meat was not falling off the bone.

3. 3.5 lb Beef Brisket Flat Cut with dry rub over night. Cooked / Smoked for 12 hours at 225. Last 2 hours wrapped in foil with juices in a warm ice chest. Meat was done all the way through and very tough.

I think I am over cooking. Other BGE owners tell me to cook it longer and lower the temp to 200.

What do you experts think?

Thanks!

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