Temperature probe problems

hd4mark 2021-03-13 15:17:00 UTC #1

This morning I stuck an 11.7lb Boston Butt in our Masterbuild electric smoker. I know on the dial about where 225° is and sure enough the dial thermometer on the door landed just over 225 shortly after.

I also have a Thermo Pro digital probe thermometer with two probes. I stuck both in different spots on the meat and set both to pork. It alarms at 160° After about an hour one goes off, the other shortly after. A butt that big should be taking almost an entire day at 225.

What do you guys figure is up with that? I don't like opening the door too much because it loses all the heat so I will just use my trusty hand held digital thermometer to check t later.

sneezles61 2021-03-13 15:57:42 UTC #2

That needs some attention... I'd open the lid/door... What IF that thing is on high heat? You'll be looking to see whats gone awry...
Batteries good in your Thermo Pro?
Sneezles61

hd4mark 2021-03-13 17:36:39 UTC #3

Tried a new battery first and even tested it with my VOM. The door thermometer has been reliable. I'll report back with what is up.

sneezles61 2021-03-14 13:37:14 UTC #4

I'm curious how did yer cook out end up?
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hd4mark 2021-03-14 13:45:48 UTC #5

Alcohol got involved. Forgot about about the smoker. Let's say it is done It will be fine mixed with our hometown BBQ sauce https://dinobbq.securetree.com/Retail/Sensuous-Slathering-Sauce/ The price is way high but we can buy larger plastic jugs a BJs

sneezles61 2021-03-14 14:04:36 UTC #6

I saw a very cool gizmo last night... It is for cold smoking... The owner was doing cheese... OMG. it is sooo good..
Its a tube... about 2" in diameter... About 8" long... it was made out of perforated stainless steel, and had octangal end caps... which were remove-able. You'd put wood pellets in it, while it was standing up, get the pellets going..
then you lay it down in your grill... cold smoke simple...
The cheese was laying on parchment paper... It was turned every hour...
Sneezles61

hd4mark 2021-03-14 14:43:21 UTC #7

I'm, thinking about buying a new wireless temp probe that will let me know when the meat is at it's desired temp. Price doesn't matter at this point. I do see reviews that the Bluetooth ones that connect to your phone are not as good as the ones with a hand held receiver.

sneezles61 2021-03-14 15:54:37 UTC #8

Id go to Thermo works... I like the 3 gizmo's I have...
I like to verify my standard, local bought, convenient, disposable stuff with them... Then... even check them to each other... The Thermo Works stuff agree with each other... The "other" stuff is different... enough to be labeled as... inaccurate.. Thats my findings..
Sneezles61

hd4mark 2021-03-14 20:40:35 UTC #9

Turned out OK in the long run.