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Final scores

One pitmaster. One mystery protein. Twelve questions standing between you and bragging rights. Will it be juicy perfection or a smoky tragedy? Lock in your predictions — no take-backs once the lid closes.

Winner

JWjeff7 points
1 of 12

What meat are we smoking?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Brisket
+1
Pork shoulder/butt
+1
Turkey or chickenCorrect
+1
Pork Ribs
+1
Beef Ribs
+1
Something fancy (lamb, wagyu, etc.)
+1
2 of 12

How long was the brine/prep before it hit the smoker?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
None — straight on
+1
A few hours
+1
Overnight (8–16 hrs)
+1
A full day or moreCorrect
+1
3 of 12

Raw weight of the protein?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Under 5 lbsCorrect
+1
5–9 lbs
+1
9–14 lbs
+1
14+ lbs
+1
4 of 12

How long is the smoke planned for?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Under 3 hoursCorrect
+1
3–5 hours
+1
5–8 hours
+1
8+ hours
+1
5 of 12

How long will it actually go?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Finishes early
+1
Right on scheduleCorrect
+1
Runs 1–2 hrs over
+1
Runs 3+ hrs over
+1
6 of 12

Target internal temp at the pull?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Under 150°F
+1
150–160°F
+1
160–170°FCorrect
+1
170°F+
+1
7 of 12

What wood/smoke flavor?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Hickory
+1
Oak
+1
Mesquite
+1
Fruit wood (apple, cherry, pecan)Correct
+1
8 of 12

Will it come out dry?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Perfectly juicyCorrect
+1
A little dry, still good
+1
Sahara
+1
Saved only by gravy
+1
9 of 12

How many lid-peeks before it's done?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
0–2
+1
3–5Correct
+1
6–10
+1
Lost count
+1
10 of 12

What temp is the main cook running at?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Low & slow (under 250°F)
+1
250–275°F
+1
275–325°F
+1
Hot & fast (325°F+)Correct
+1
11 of 12

How many beers during the smoke?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Zero — staying sharp
+1
1–2Correct
+1
3–4
+1
5-7
+1
Lost count after the stall
+1
12 of 12

Final verdict — self-rated 1–10?

May 25 @ 12:00 AM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
1–4
+1
5–6
+1
7–8
+1
9–10Correct
+1

Tap a player to see their picks

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JW jeff
7
2
MW michael
4
3
MA marc
1