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    Pellet Smokers in Competitions - Your opinion

    I was just having fun.  Your impassioned response made it clear you were a pellet fan with strong feelings on the subject.  :)
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    Pellet Smokers in Competitions - Your opinion

    So what kind of pellet smoker do you have?
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    Alternatives for Mustard as a base for a rub on ribs?

    I like to use Parkay squeezable margarine sometimes.  Usually I don't use anything at all, and I'll never use mustard.  Even if you can't really taste it, my brain knows it was on there and will invent the taste.
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    Illinois Group!

    Mount Sterling, IL here.  Downstate, west of Springfield. 
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    Oklahoma Joe Highland, does anyone use one?

    I have the Highland and it's a decent smoker.  Without any mods it goes through fuel (charcoal or wood) and a pretty brisk pace.   Adding a gasket around the cooking chamber and firebox will help, as well as some toggle clamps to hold the lid a little tighter.  Use some high-temp RTV between the...
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    Wings!

    You keep that snow all to yourself!  This is the perfect time to be greedy. 
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    Anniversary Pork Butt!

    It was decent but I don't think the quality of the pork was very good.  I think I'll stick with getting mine from the meat locker and paying a little more.
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    Wings!

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    Wings!

    My afternoon snack.  Wing sections grilled/smoked with a little mesquite, then fried to get them good and crispy.  I planned on tossing them with wing sauce but they're pretty good the way they are.
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    Anniversary Pork Butt!

    Finally finished!  After a one hour rest, this is what I had: And here's the final product, pulled and ready to eat:
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    Anniversary Pork Butt!

    I just don't care for the setup for the most part.  Like I said, there's nothing wrong with the vertical smoker, I just prefer using my offset.  :)
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    Anniversary Pork Butt!

    About 3 1/2 hours into the cook...although it's performing just fine I'm realizing I honestly don't care for the vertical smoker.  I think I'll give it to my neighbor after this butt's done.
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