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Temperature changes

Orsi
Orsi Posts: 29
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Wanted to cook couple of chops on my MM. Recipe said 3 minutes per side direct at 450. When I open to put the chops on and also when I open to flip them the temperature drops from 425 down to 250. My question is “Do I count the time as the heat builds back to 425 or do I wait till the temperature is back at 425 before starting to count the time?” Never worried with larger cuts as I use an instant temperature probe. 
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,223
    It's probably cooking them exactly how you want.  The dome thermometer is measuring the air temperature above the meat.  When you open the lid the 450 degree air escapes and get replaced by much cooler air from the outside.  As long as the airflow to the fire is good, the actual amount of heat coming off the coals and getting to the chops should remain relative constant.

    With that said, it can't hurt to check the internal temp of the chops - as that is always the best way to determine doneness.

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  • Orsi
    Orsi Posts: 29
    Thanks. You are right about dome and fire temps.  Didn't think about that.  Guess I am still a newbie, lol.
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