Recent content by mikejerky

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    Traeger owners looking for advice

    I have used my traeger for most everything including steaks. If you are looking to get that seared flavor you will be dissapointed, it just doesn't get hot enough. It will give them a good smokey flavor. Pork chops, meatloaf, and chicken get great, along with the normal stuff that is low and...
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    New pellet smoker in Connecticut

    Hey Mike, I have a 124 pro smoker and use it lots. When I do bb ribs I run at 225 on temp for 2 hrs. then foil and splash with apple juice and black label wiskey for 1 hr. Then no foil for another hour at about 200 to firm them up. All times are approx. depends on outside temps and the ribs and...
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    New pellet smoker in Connecticut

    Good to have another pellet muncher on the site. Let me know if I can answer any questions you may have. Mike
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    Newbie from PA

    Welcome from fellow PA smoker.
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    New Holland Summerfest & BBQ

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone is going to the New Holland Sumerfest and BBQ cookoff on the 23rd in Pa. I have never been there and thought I would check it out. Sounds like it is a pretty big event for this area.
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    Newbie with the Smoking Addiction

    Welcome Got to luv those pellt munchers.
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    Beef help

    I have a 3# prime sirloin roast for today and would like help with cooking method. Smoke, rotisserie, or just grill it. It is very lean with no visible fat. Thanks in advance.
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    Inspired pork loin

    I'm off to the store to buy a nice loin. Can't stand just lookin anymore. That looks great!
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    Intro

    Welcome My wife wishes I would have found a cheaper hobby.
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    Members highlighted in green

    I have been sittin back and reading everything I could find out about smokin on this site. I could not find a book or any other kind of info about smokin as cheap as 15 bucks. All the great help ANYBODY wants is here for the asking. I now have the bug bad and just installed a 8 x10 shed on my...
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    greetings, from lancaster, pa

    Welcome Mike Just a few miles north of you in Manheim and can't wait for your new place to open. Would love to finally have a local bbq joint that has great food. Good luckand keep us informed. Lots of good info from a lot of talented Qers.
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    New smoker in SE PA

    Welcome to the best smoking info you can find anywhere. I also am from same area, Lanc. Co. and have just smoked first turkey. You will love it. Make sure you sign up for Jeff's classes will help you out alot.
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    Rib Time

    waiting to get off work so I can swing by BJ's and pick up some ribs. Thanks for reminding me. Can't wait for Q view.
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    Any Pellet Munchers out there?

    I bought my Treager pro about a month ago and love it. So far I have had 2 large smokes and a bunch of after work "quickies" for supper. Everything so far has been great. Just sprinkle on some of Jeff's rub,hit the on button and off we go. Seem's to be very stingy with pellets so far, maybe...
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    What's your occupation?

    I have been an electrician for 30 years with the last 8 being a PLC & instrumentation tech with a large east coast dairy and iced tea producer. Just bought my pellet muncher at local hardware store and have loved it. Costing me a fortune buying meat but I could have worse problems.
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