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My overnight butt!
Fire went out twice. Never had this much problem keeping a low and slow going.

And wrapped up for the trash not the expected cooler rest. Oh well!

Thank you,
Darian

Galveston Texas
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,767
    edited June 2020
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    What do you think happened ? 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    What size Egg is that?
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,528
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    Oh no. Looks like a Small?
    canuckland
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    Not quite devastating but close.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    lkapigian said:
    What do you think happened ? 
    Not sure why. Had good fresh lump and Egg was fairly cleaned out.
    was running just under 300 and I closed it down just a little and went to bed about midnight. Woke at 4:30 and fire was out. Internal temp had reached 145 but was at 137 at 4:30. I still felt ok with it so fired it back up. Was stable at 300 and went back to bed. 8am was dead again...just left it and pronounced TOD.lol
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Photo Egg
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    Canugghead said:
    Oh no. Looks like a Small?
    Yes, Small Egg. Have cooked single butts on Small with no past issues. I guess I was just due. No major loss. Was just cooking for lunches next week.
     Thanks 
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Dondgc
    Dondgc Posts: 709
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    Bummer. Sorry. 
    New Orleans LA
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Sorry to hear that.   Was it a straight cylinder burnout?

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • JethroBodeen
    JethroBodeen Posts: 524
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    So you still had unburned lump in the Egg? Like the fire just went out?
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,194
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    that sucks sorry to hear. 
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  • Photo Egg
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    Mattman3969 said:
    Sorry to hear that.   Was it a straight cylinder burnout?
    No, just flat out stopped burning.
    Could not see any good reason. Have held lower temps with no problems in the past on this Small Egg.
    Was unbelievably heavy humid air last night. But Egg was dry from cooking brats, thighs and salmon earlier in the day. Just my time I guess.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,350
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    Sorry for your loss there but am I the only one that likely would have sliced that and pan fried it for lunch??
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Mattman3969
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    Photo Egg said:
    Mattman3969 said:
    Sorry to hear that.   Was it a straight cylinder burnout?
    No, just flat out stopped burning.
    Could not see any good reason. Have held lower temps with no problems in the past on this Small Egg.
    Was unbelievably heavy humid air last night. But Egg was dry from cooking brats, thighs and salmon earlier in the day. Just my time I guess.
    I know what you mean about holding low temps in the small.  Mine will lock in at 200° and cruise for a long time.  

    It could’ve been the pork gremlins...

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,767
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    Photo Egg said:
    Mattman3969 said:
    Sorry to hear that.   Was it a straight cylinder burnout?
    No, just flat out stopped burning.
    Could not see any good reason. Have held lower temps with no problems in the past on this Small Egg.
    Was unbelievably heavy humid air last night. But Egg was dry from cooking brats, thighs and salmon earlier in the day. Just my time I guess.
    Bizzar
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Only one word: TURBO
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Dondgc
    Dondgc Posts: 709
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    Photo Egg said:
    ...just left it and pronounced TOD.lol
    Glad you kept your sense of humor 😂
    New Orleans LA
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    My last two butts have been done in my Instant Pot in about an hour. Not as good as egged, but not bad. Add some smoked paprika to the rub (or some liquid smoke). =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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