250 is beautiful. You have made no mistakes. Sit back enjoy the ride and give her a pat now and then. 250 is 100% better than chasing your tail.
You are cooking a lot of food. Write it all down and log in good notes. That little book will help you for wears to come. It' like your KK note book.
So far you have no need for a Temp control unit. But they are nice. Set it and forget it.
Doc has done some hi-temp cooks. I tried it on chicken and was more than happy with the results.
Fridge/dry thing gets crisp skin:
1- Dry chicken, put in fridge on napkins.
2- Keep changing out all damp napkins.
Get meat to outside temp when ready to Kook. Saves the KK some work.
My way.. I light coat w/mayo, heavy coat salt, and pepper, over and under skin. (I keep it mixed in a large used spice jar w/big holes.) 1c K salt, 1/2c pepper, some garlic pdr - adjust to taste.
Raise lid put loaded rack on and close lid. Looking for 165 internal.
Still no peaking????
And yes I do have a drool problem going on. Please remember to do pictures. And by all means write up the cook for those of us that have not taken on this big of a challenge.