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  1. smokethis65

    Extreme newbie smoker in CT

    Good, I was starting to wonder how it went.  The unit you and I both have, can be used for smoking, but it is a LOT more work than some of the more regulated units.  Looked at a Green Egg when I was picking up my temperature probe, but have to convince my wife that the $1,000 would be worth it...
  2. smokethis65

    Extreme newbie smoker in CT

    Just picked up the Maverick ET-732 over in Ashford.  It was relabeled as GreenEgg and cost about $5 more, but worth it to pick up on the spot.  Psyched to do beef tenderloin tomorrow.....
  3. smokethis65

    Extreme newbie smoker in CT

    He said butt.....hehe....  but seriously, the backup meat plan not a bad idea.  Best of luck.......and enjoy.....
  4. smokethis65

    Extreme newbie smoker in CT

    Glad to help.  You are where I was almost exactly a year ago.  As far as the wood charcol you can get at the Big Y or Stop and Shop etc.  Just keeps the chemicals and odd flavors out of your meat(my opinion).  If you use the briquettes the minion method might be a little more challenging as you...
  5. smokethis65

    Extreme newbie smoker in CT

    I got the exact same on last year for Father's day and have had great success with it.  Looking to upgrade soon, but it will certainly get you started.  The biggest challenge to smoking in a unit like this is maintaining a steady temp.  Don't plan on getting too far away from it for the duration...
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