Seriously, that marathon smoke wasn't worth the hassle | BBQ Pitmasters - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

Nancy West · 2026-02-24T12:05:45.044593+00:00

I did a 22-hour pork shoulder. Everyone says long cooks are best. Mine turned out dry. Not tender like promised. I think shorter cooks can be just as good.

nancy1846mo ago

Doorstop meat is the worst, lol. My last long cook was just as dry. Maybe shorter times really are better.

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flores.morgan6mo ago

My last long cook could have been used as a doorstop. Maybe we're overthinking this.

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the_grace6mo ago

Haha, my last smoke could've been a hockey puck!

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the_susan6mo ago

Nah that's just a sign your thermometer probe was in the wrong spot, lol. Gotta check the thickest part away from bone or fat.

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