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    Smoke Hollow 4 in 1 vs Char Griller Trio

    I had the Trio and gave it away.  Trying to smoke on that was a pain in the butt. The gas grille portion was OK. The charcoal portion for cooking was OK, too, but it would flair up a lot more than my Weber. The smoking portion was the worst part.  Given the choice between the two, I would...
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    Newbie could use some advice...

    Make it as simple as you can. Rub the meat. Bring the smoker up to temp. Set the meat in and let it go. Do nothing other than maintain temp and smoke. Since most folks have a sauce to accompany the meat, I wouldn't get too wrapped up in treating the outside of a roast with mops or sprays. ...
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    Smoke Vault tips?

    The tip to omit water and use sand or rocks essentially adds thermal mass.  It helps to maintain a consistent temperature level. Using water essentially does the same thing, except that it steams at 212, effectively reducing the temperature of the chamber.  If you're struggling to maintain a...
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    Spices you don't like...

    whole cloves I stay away from any recipe that contains it.  Won't even pickle with them. I'm surprised with all the cumin-hating going on here. Not being critical of anyone, it's just that I thought everyone found it as mouth-watering on pork as I do. 
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    "Accidental" great pulled pork!

    I stumbled into pretty good pulled pork like that a few weeks ago. Started a smoke on the Weber, indirect heat while it was real cold out. Got maybe an hour into it and the lid was cool enough to put your hand on. Laid 2 chunks of oak splits in the very bottom of the kettle and poured a...
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    Cigar anyone?

    I don't smoke any more, but if I were to go buy a cigar, it'd be an 858.  In the 20-ish years I did smoke sporadically, their cigars never changed.  Other brands came and went (quality-wise), but Fuente's 858 has always been a delightful, consistent smoke.  Great price, too.  They stayed down...
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    Over the long term. No muss. No fuss. No mods. No B.S.

    Having purchased and subsequently given away a Char Griller Trio due to the muss and fuss, I can identify with your tone. I've rambled on below, but the 3 things you can focus on, essentially, are cabinet size, chip tray and refilling of  chips/water. Here's the reality;  Every smoker under...
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    Pork Picnic on sale

    Last Boston Butt we bought were Sam's Club @ .96 per pound.  (may have been 86 or 83, but for sure less than a buck)  
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    Best Barbecue Restaraunt in MI?

    I've been talking about stopping at Union St in Clarkston, but haven't.  I'm always "passing through" and never make the time. Been to Rub's in Detroit. Red Rock, too.  Neither were memorable.  Not saying anything bad, just that I can remember only eating there, nothing about the meal. Have...
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    Pops Easter Pork Boston Roast, Boned and Rolled, Cured and Smoked!

    A bit off topic, but...  Where did you get your little mini-island.  I've been looking for something like that to wheel into the kitchen on occasion.
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    New Smoke Vault 24 is on the way!!

    I didn't do any modding yet, either.  Measured the gauge and see that it's giving me 15 degrees too high of actual.  That's all I needed to know.  Seasoned it one day, had ribs going a couple days after that.  The smoke does leak around the door, but really I don't care.  I was able to set the...
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    what propane smoker would be the most preferred

    Wandered over to Gander Mountain, since it looked like numerous models were on sale. Had a bit of a goldylocks experience there.  Lots of stuff that was "too small".  A couple items that were "too big".  And, right there amongst all the smoke-hollow stuff, what did I see?  The 24" Smoke Vault. ...
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    Registered in Michigan

    Been lurking for months and finally decided to log in.  Have cooked various outdoor grills, all of which have been thrown away.  (keeping an eye on cragslist for a good Weber Genesis buy) Had a Char-something Trio with a side-burner and side-fire-box for smokin.  Gave it to the local Habitat...
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