Smoked pork shoulder, first try.

What smoker do you have? I would insulate the outside to get the temps up. The outdoor temp is pulling heat from the metal.

I smoke mine at 225 and pull it and let it rest for an hour once it reaches 195. Maintaining temp is very important. I'm using a pellet smoker which hold temp pretty good. Rec Teq

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Mine is an electric model, Smokey Mountain Series. I have been advised to make up a thermal blanket for it. Easy enough to do.

Jack