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  1. jrdr653

    What's your occupation?

    Work in the sauna in Mesa Arizona as a Construction Inspector for a local school district. Who can remember June 26.1900? 122 in Phoenix, grounded the airlines from taking off....... Love to grill and smoke and the info gathered here is priceless...Thanks to all!!!
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    1st Smoked Turkey Breast

    i have done turkey breasts qutie a few times, the last one was the best! I didn't brine the last one, but I loosen the skin and put a nice rub under with some chopped fresh herbs. Set the smoker at 225 and wait for the apple wood to start smoking. I toke close to 4 hours to get to 157. I pull it...
  3. jrdr653

    What's your occupation?

    Construction Inspector for Local Public Schools over seeing new construction and remodels.
  4. jrdr653

    Turkey Breast taking Forever! Need advice quickly!

    No did 155 covered and temp rose to 163 as it continued cooking and was juicy and tender and no pink or red. Thanks for asking though... :)
  5. jrdr653

    What's your occupation?

    Construction Inspector for the local School District..
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    Turkey Breast taking Forever! Need advice quickly!

    Did a turkey breast bone in a few weeks ago. smokey mountain gas smoker with sand vs water and a needle valve to keep temps good in the warm Arizona heat. Did 225 for about 4 1/2 hours and pulled it at 155 and tented for 30 minutes. With the secret spices I put under the skin I was told by a...
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    Pork Sirloin roasts today.

    Smoked one about 2 weeks ago, it was about 2 lbs and I used apple chips and smoked at 225 for about 3.5 hours to internal temp at 152...Perfection!!!!!
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    Re-use Sand in water pan?

    just replace the foil when needed I have had the same sand for about 2 years and no difference in the quality of the meat I smoke... happy smokin!!
  9. jrdr653

    What's your occupation?

    I am a construction inspector for a school district and enjoy camping on the weekends..
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    Love to smoke however........

    Added a needle valve and filled the water pan with play sand. Smoked a beef tenderloin roast on Fathers Day and set it and checked a few times and the temp stayed constant at 225 for 4 hours. Thanks all for the input and suggestions...
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    Hello from Sunny Arizona...smoking and grilling!!!

    I am in Mesa
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    March meet and greet?

    Interested in meet and greet let us know when the date... 
  13. jrdr653

    SMOKING IN MESA!!!

    LOVE SMOKING AND ENJOY THE WEB SITE! WELCOME TO ALL THE FELLOW ARIZONANS!!!  
  14. jrdr653

    Love to smoke however........

    Bought the needle valve and installed, I have no problem getting temps to maintain at 225* thank you for the advice. Next will be the sand will be doing that tomorrow after work...and smoking this weekend again...
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    Love to smoke however........

    LOL!!! Thanks I will surely keep it closed....
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