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  1. gonzo

    1st Smoke - Dumb Question but here goes....

    Sounds good! Firing up the grill now.Thanks!!
  2. gonzo

    1st Smoke - Dumb Question but here goes....

    Almost hesitate asking, because it sounds dumb, but I just finished my first venison sausage smoke (15 lbs) using one of those popular sausage kits from Gander Mtn, and I used the cure from the kit along with their seasoning packet. It's currently blooming on the counter right now then will go...
  3. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Thanks muttley. Seems to be working fine now but I'll check the temp sensor anyways. Good to know.
  4. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Doing two briskets today and the SI #2 appears to be working normal again. 
  5. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    My #2 won't get above 225 degrees. This is the first time it's happened. I have two pork shoulders in there right now, one large, the other medium on the same rack in the middle of the smoker. I have the AMNPS in the bottom producing decent smoke. The hole at the bottom is clear. I have a small...
  6. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    The pulled pork was fantastic. Ended up keeping it wrapped in the towels and cooler a little longer than expected but it didn't impact the flavor at all and if anything made it even juicier.
  7. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Got my very 1st smoke in the #2 as we speak. Doing a 6.5lb pulled pork over hickory. I'm using two large pieces of hickory that was sent with the #2. Using Meowey's Basic Pulled Pork technique that I found on this forum, a rub I found in the book "Smoke and Spice" and will add some SoFlaQuers...
  8. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Received my #2 today with a nice personal note from Steve. Can't believe how fast it was shipped and the packaging was 1st class. Screwed the wheels on and I'm good to go. A few more honey-dos and I'll be rockin' and smokin' in no time. Like others have said, it's built like a tank. Can't wait...
  9. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Thanks. Sounds like solid advice.
  10. gonzo

    PID use with the SI

    Thanks Geerock and Old Sarge. Just might give Auber a call but it sounds like the 1203 might be the way to go.
  11. gonzo

    PID use with the SI

    Sarge, I found this thread researching the PID and whether or not this should be something to consider to go along with my yet to purchase SI #2. Like Smoke Happens, I'll be doing some sausage (venison types) and will want a pretty accurate temp setting. But after reading about some the DIY...
  12. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    I had to look up what qmats were?  Are you referring to those QMATZ non-stick BBQ Mats made by TJohnson?  Think the -732 will definitely be in the shopping cart. Just don't know about the cord hanger. Could use the cover I guess
  13. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Suya - Thanks, I'm thinking since mine will be stored in the garage that I can do without the cover. Also, what's the deal about the cord hanger I read so much about? 
  14. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    When I was looking to buy my first smoker last summer (as a belated 50th birthday present from my wife) there wasn't much written on the SI smokers and so I hesitated buying one...almost pulled the trigger on the MES, but thankfully I held off. I'm thankful I waited now seeing how everyone is...
  15. gonzo

    SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

    Cohiba - I'm kinda in the same boat as you...yet to get a smoker but when I do it will be a #1 or #2. I'll probably opt for the #2 to give me a little more capacity but yet not too big. I'm also a modest smoker with mostly just my wife and I and an occasional relative or two. I'm sure I could...
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