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  1. marcoman3

    1st attempt was a faliure...Trying to make the 2nd a success! PLEASE HELP

    Congrats! I'll tell you what they told me: No photo means it didn't happen!! Ruthie
  2. marcoman3

    Basic Pulled Pork Smoke

    Sounds interesting but I think I like the hand pull. I like getting my hands dirty!
  3. marcoman3

    Basic Pulled Pork Smoke

    Meowwww..... I did so much research when I bought an MES last week. I did a pulled pork butt for Labor Day. All advise was read, re-read and then read again! My pork turned out FABULOUS!!!! I did not wrap it at the stall point, I just let it be to make that bark really good. I wrapped when I...
  4. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    You can count on pics next time, for sure! What is AMNPS?
  5. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Gary, Thanks for the advise. Though it takes a long time and, yes, there is prep involved....it was actually easier than I thought. I'm so thrilled I put in the effort to do as much research as I did prior to attempting it. Next time, and there WILL be a next time, I'll add my baked beans and...
  6. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Jimmy, Thanks for the advise, much appreciated. I'll try that next time but this time I followed Harley's advise (this being my very first Bork butt) and I have to tell you it turned out FABULOUS!! Harley: I stayed up all night checking the temps and adding smoke the first several hours...
  7. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Thanks again, Harley! Almost time to get this baby on!! I'll definitely let you know how it ends!!
  8. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Ok guys, one more question: With the MES 30 - what do you recommend with the airflow valve. Open? Closed? Partial Open? This pork butt better be worth all this!
  9. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Harley, Thanks! I have read and read and am overloaded with options and opinions. It seems most ideas are personal taste. Question: how do you like the MES 30? (Not sure I'll foil, either.) You're right, though. I've been reading here awhile, trying to learn everything I can and my opinion is...
  10. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Thanks Gary, I meant to say "on pork butt" but seems I omitted that! This will be my first pork butt so I'm researching.
  11. marcoman3

    First Pork Butt ?s

    Question from a Newby in NC: How long before putting in smoker do I apply rub? Do I rub and immediately smoke or rub and refrigerate overnight? I'm using an MES. :drool
  12. marcoman3

    North Carolina Newby

    Hi everyone. I'm really new to all this smoking stuff but have read & read and think I'm ready! I have an electric (MES) and Sunday I'll be putting in my very first meat, a 7 lb pork butt. (scared to death but guessing we can always order Pizza!!) I'm in High Point, NC but originally a...
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