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    New Pellet Smoker

    Thank you for the response
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    New Pellet Smoker

    I am in the market for a new pellet smoker. I am really leaning toward a new silverback. I like the warranty that comes with it and I like the price point. I am open to any and all comments and other brand suggestions. I would like to keep the grill purchase under $800. I have never had...
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    14lb Thanksgiving Turkey

    I have a MES 30 and I want to smoke a turkey for thanksgiving. I'm going to brine the bird overnight. My biggest decision is to spatchcock it or not. I need to have dinner ready around 430. So I'm not sure if I should leave it while or spatchcock it. Thoughts on how long each method would...
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    High winds

    Planned on smoking a rack of ribs later today. We are having high winds in south eastern PA. I have an MES 30. Will the winds effect the smoker?? Thanks
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    Pork shoulder question

    I rubbed it down with mustard, rub and brown sugar last night. Wrapped it kept it in the fridge all night. 530 this morning with a fresh cup of coffee, I fired up the MES 30 to 240. The apple chips started smoking and smelling up the neighborhood. Shoulder went on at 6 and we are off and...
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    Pork shoulder question

    I picked up a pork shoulder today at Costco. Got it home and noticed it was boneless. Weight is around 6 1/2 lbs. I have a MES 30. Putting it on at 225 degrees Will it take longer without the bone or shorter to reach 205 for pulling? Thanks for any responses Mike
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    Cold smoking questions

    At what temp should the salmon be smoked at
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    Cold smoking questions

    I was looking to smoke salmon and cheese.
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    Cold smoking questions

    I just received my cold smoker attachment for my MES 30. I followed the directs and just did a test smoke. I filled the chip cylinder up about half way and got 2 hours of smoke out of it. I didn't turn the smoker on and the smoker didn't go above 82 degrees. I have read in here that...
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  13. First smoke

    First smoke

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    First smoke

    Today was the maiden voyage for my MES 30. I smoke a rack of St Loius Ribs, a pan of Mac and cheese, and a pan of bean. All in all everything came out pretty good. The ribs fell off the bone and the Mac and cheese was flat out awesome. I learned some things today about my smoker. For one...
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