Recent content by fosilfuel

I work at a chemical manufacturing plant not far from Death Valley. I've held many positions starting as a security officer/weigh master, solid fuel handler (coke and coal), journeyman electrician, and currently a planner/scheduler for the I&E folks. Celebrated 30 years in April and my service...

 Thanks all for the greeting. I will try the chuck roast again now that I have new 'ammunition'. Thanks to Noboundaries and Sauced for the info / encouragement. As for last night I wasn't able to smoke due to high winds in our area. It's blowing again today but hoping it calms down to an...

Hi everyone - new to smokers from Ridgecrest, CA. My company sent me a gift catalog and I chose a Masterbuilt 7 in 1 smoker. My first attempt was with charcoal. It didn't turn out too bad, had to finish the roast in the oven as I had trouble keeping the temperature above 180º - 200º F. My 2nd...