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  1. jguzman

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    A friend of mine has one of those "pellet smokers", I thought it was lacking in smokiness. I don't know if he didn't know how to use it or if they are all light on flavor. Anybody got any thought on this?
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    Do you have the propane turned down? High heat is just before "off". The more you twist the knob the lower it gets. Also why would you want to be much higher than 265 anyways? 225° is the sweet spot!
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    new to smokin... gonna try brisket

    When I went to do my second brisket I found this video to be VERY helpful.  Kinda long but FULL of information.
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    Hello from New England, formerly 94591

    I was born and raised in Vallejo, been on the east coast for the last 13 years and got into smoking this summer. Been a hell of a good time sharing all kinds of different smoked food with family and friends. My brother recently came out here to visit me and I smoked up a brisket and pork butt...
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I have not found the propane smoker to be too hot for my fish, I like my salmon broiled anyways so setting it to about 250-275 will cook it in about 30 - 45 minutes. Frozen crab legs are great in it too, about 20 - 30 mins from frozen.
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I always use mine with charcoal, I just fill the fire pan, get it started and set the propane to low until I see the temp dropping. Then I will either add more charcoal or turn the propane up a little to regulate the heat. The charcoal is a good flare blocker for the wood chips or chunks. I use...
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