Time for my first proper cook

[Jimwaggy]

Hi people,
Greetings from a wet London, England,
I have been a member here for quite a while now and thank you everyone for so many great posts, recipes, and indeed photos, so this weekend I Hope to cook with either my 47cm compact or 57cm kettle, I'm cooking baby back ribs and a pork shoulder, I was going to use a snake method to get my temperature stable at around 250, which I seem to be able to maintain for about 8 hours, any tips from anyone about anything that could help me with the cook would be much appreciated, thanks in advance and hopefully pics, good or bad, will follow Monday.
Jim

[Travis]

Hello Jim! Have yourself an umbrella handy and a few beers!
Have fun with it!


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[Yendor]

As long as you know what temps you're looking for and the bend test on the ribs you should be good. It sounds like you have a solid plan and  8 hours of 250 should be more than enough to get your meats to where you need them. Have fun! Drink a pint or 12 and enjoy.

[Davescprktl]

Seems like you know what to do already.  The more you cook the easier it gets.  Looking forward to see your results.  Have fun!

[Darko]

Cook the ribs to 195* IT. They'll be tender and almost fall off the bone, but won't fall off when you pick up the bone.

[TheDude]

Foil wrap the butt at about 165°f. Without the wrap, you'll need a lot more than 8 hours.