I own an old RJ Kamado K7, and getting that thing to hold a steady temperature, AND not burn out has been a real challenge. I've always figured that it was because the area I live in is very exposed and windy. I bought a BBQ Guru when they first came out, and it helped, but the fan was too small, so it had a lot of trouble if the fire started to die down. Cut to now. I broke the leads on the Guru, so I figured I'd update to the new version which also has a fan twice a large as the old one. Now I know people have posted about this before, but I just felt like some background was in order to explain how amazed I am at this new controller.
For the first time, the smoker held 225 within 20 minutes of closing the smoker, and held it there all night without a break! Only problem is I'm used to Pork Butt taking 20 hours or more because of temp problems, but this batch (30 pounds) cooked to 203F in 18 hours! Um, I wasn't prepared for that! LOL Now it's all wrapped in foil and tucked in a cooler until this evening. I've held it for 4 hours before, but this time it will be more like 6. We'll see how it goes. I don't want to deprive the guests of the sight of these beauties. I forgot to take pictures though...
For the first time, the smoker held 225 within 20 minutes of closing the smoker, and held it there all night without a break! Only problem is I'm used to Pork Butt taking 20 hours or more because of temp problems, but this batch (30 pounds) cooked to 203F in 18 hours! Um, I wasn't prepared for that! LOL Now it's all wrapped in foil and tucked in a cooler until this evening. I've held it for 4 hours before, but this time it will be more like 6. We'll see how it goes. I don't want to deprive the guests of the sight of these beauties. I forgot to take pictures though...
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