Humm Practice Practice Practice isn't that like if you cant spell a word you are told to look it up in Dictionary?
Man If I knew how to spell it I wouldn't have to look it up.
Good Luck all that are going to Compete this weekend Be safe and Kick Butt
Hey Mark! That's like saying if you tell me how to play basketball then I don't need to practice to get into the NBA. There is really no specific answer to your question. It all depends on what works for you. If you ask you can get a million different answers as you can see below. None of them are wrong. It's just what works for that person. The answer depends on:
How cold the meat is when you put it on.
What type of rub are you using.
What type of fuel you are using.
What type of wood you are using.
How much wood you are using.
Are you mopping.
Which thermometer are you using.
How big is the meat you are using.
What temperature are you cooking at.
Is your cooker in the sun or shade.
etc., etc., etc.
You will not know the answer until you practice and try all the different things. Keep it simple brother.