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BONUS PODCAST : Why Your Pit Barrel Meat Falls – And How to Stop It

BONUS PODCAST : Why Your Pit Barrel Meat Falls – And How to Stop It

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We share a studio update and a wild save: a pork shoulder slipped off the hook into the coals, and we walk through the steps that turned a near-disaster into a great meal. We also break down how to prevent barrel drop-offs with double hooks, better wrap timing, and smart fire control.

• new studio setup for deeper BBQ talk
• episodes now on YouTube and major podcast platforms
• schedule returns to Mondays
• pork shoulder fell into the pit barrel story
• managing flare-ups by choking oxygen and targeted cooling
• rescue steps: retrieve, wrap, finish steady
• prevention: double hooking, hammocking, or moving to the grate
• wrap timing around 145–155 to avoid falls
• rib hanging tips: hook two or three bones down
• using wireless probes as guides, not autopilot

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