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    First attempt

    Looks good!
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    First attempt

    I'm curious why the cuts on top? Is it to get more surface area, and therefore more bark? I've been doing butts for years and haven't tried that technique yet.
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    Looking to upgrade my game - your thoughts?

    I have a RecTec 590 and am very happy with my investment. I don't know about the down draft, but I've used it numerous times over the winter in Michigan and it never had a problem holding temps even in rain or snow.
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    Your Favorite Pellets?

    I had never even heard of Rural King, but I did a search and there was one about an hour away. Went out today and picked up 120lb of Comp Blend @ $8.88 per bag! They had less than half the "flavors", but for the price as long as they stock the Comp I wont complain. I'll probably stick to Comp...
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    New To Pellets, Need Some Advice

    Good advice, thanks! My plan would be to smoke until a certain temp (I'll try ~112-115) and then thrown them on my Weber Genesis at full temp to sear. No need to wait for anything to heat up. Do you prefer on the grates or cast iron pan?
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    New To Pellets, Need Some Advice

    Update, Friday I did ribs using the SmokinAl Method. I took them off the smoker at around 192*, and they were fantastic! Wife even had 2nd's! Also, mad some more boneless chicken breast but brined it for about 20 minutes first and even pulling at 160* the chicken was quite juicy! The pork TL...
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    Your Favorite Pellets?

    Where do you buy the lumberjacks?
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    Your Favorite Pellets?

    In 1 week with my Rec-Tec Im already starting on my 2nd 40lb bag of pellets. Going to need to order more and wondering what your favorite pellets are?
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    New To Pellets, Need Some Advice

    Thank you, everyone, for your replies! And, sorry in advance for the length of this post. For temp control, I have a good instant-read, as well as a good 2-probe wireless thermometer. I've verified them with the boiling water test, I'd like to do the same for the probes in the Rec-Tec too...
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    New To Pellets, Need Some Advice

    I've had my Rec Tec RT-590 for just under a week now and have 4 cooks under my belt. This is a great unit, sooooooo easy to use, and holds rock solid temps. I've made steaks (reverse sear, on RT until 140, then on the Weber to sear for 2-ish minutes), salmon (smoked at 265 until 152* due to...
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    Auber PID and Smokin-It Model #2

    Smoker is located in Southeast Michigan. The reason for selling is that I've decided to go pellet, and just ordered a Rec Tec Stampede. I currently have the SI-2, BGE and Weber Genesis so no need for a 4th grille. The SI-2 is about 4 years old and in perfect working condition. I have 4 racks...
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    New RecTec Stampede Owner

    This place is dangerous, LOL! All you Rec Tec owners converted me, ordered my Stampede last night! On topic, the way I've been doing my ribs in either the BGE or electric was for BB 3-1-1, and for St Louis 3-2-1 and have had very good luck.
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    Help me pick a new pellet smoker

    FWIW, I just ordered a Rec Tec Stampede. I was also considering the Trailblazer, but after reading a number of reviews and based on SlowmotionQue's review/post I decided to go Stampede. Better to be a little to big, than to small.
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    Rec Tec RT-340 or RT-590?

    Most certainly will do. I plan to make a little YouTube video showing the unboxing, assembly and results of the first few cooks. Sounds like a fun project to go along with a new toy. Any more reason to smoke even more meats!
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    Rec Tec RT-340 or RT-590?

    Based more than partially on your information SlowmotionQue I placed my order for a Stampede last night! I also ordered 80lbs of pellets, the vent covers and grille cover too. Ill save the searing plates, small shelf, etc so the wife can get them for my birthday in a few months. Now just have...
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