Recent content by ace8177

Any input on better results to go 9 hrs at 250, then wrap at 250 versus maybe 12 plus hours at 180 then wrap and bump up? I've seen both and want to get a good tender one. Gonna use Pecan pellets.

Cherry for 5 hours at 200.

I have stores in Richland Center, Muscoda, Portage and La Crosse.

I am a 4th generation owner of Ace hardware stores in Wisconsin.  We have 4 and are open and working serving the public 7 days a week.  I love what I do and get to see the impact with customers on a daily basis.  I used to be in the corporate world, but came back into the family business 20...

Just finished up. Bathed in Apple juice while finishing. Juicy, tender and a light apple smoke. Thanks for all the advice!

From up in Wisconsin, getting ready for Packers season, I bought my first smoker. I have a propane Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite and did a brisket, which I pulled too early, restarted a day later, and somewhat saved. I am moving on to a 7 lb center cut pork loin. Planning on Apple smoke, 200 to...

I just finished my first brisket with my new propane Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite. It was alright, but I want to try a pork loin tomorrow. I was planning on cooking at about 200 degrees with apple. I assume internal temp to about 145. It's 7 lb, center cut loin. Does it pay to marinate in...