I just started 14 lbs of 2" thick short ribs at 5AM in an Oklahoma drum smoker. I have four thermocouples - one measuring just below the grill and one each in three slabs. After just an hour and a half, the darn temps in all three of the ribs are 175 already. The smoker has been 225 +/- 15 and the built in thermometer on the side of the Oklahoma Joe is also in the "smoke" range.
I have the probes stuck in the middle of the thickest part of the meat and not touching a bone.
I lifted the lid and they a sizzling like they are in a 400 degree oven.
I changed the grill to the lower of two positions on the smoker and I am wondering if I'm getting high radiation from the dispersion plate above the coals. Although one of the slabs is "hung" and is shielded by the other slabs.
I think I may do emergency surgery and move the grill to the upper level.
I have the probes stuck in the middle of the thickest part of the meat and not touching a bone.
I lifted the lid and they a sizzling like they are in a 400 degree oven.
I changed the grill to the lower of two positions on the smoker and I am wondering if I'm getting high radiation from the dispersion plate above the coals. Although one of the slabs is "hung" and is shielded by the other slabs.
I think I may do emergency surgery and move the grill to the upper level.
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