Recent content by pete77
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Carolina Sauce
I have been reading here quite abit about "Carolina Sauce" and its use on finishing a pork butt. When I google it, some say it is a mustard and vinegar based sauce and others mention a catsup based sauce.....quite a difference. So, just what IS this famous sauce anyway. If it makes a regional... -
"New" Weber Smokey Mountain
I was just getting ready to box it back up and ship it off to Topekachef when the wife got home. The extra pair of hands and a small screwdriver helped get the thing on. Never though of alittle bit of lube but I bet that would have helped!! Does wonders for people my age! PS. It did not come...- pete77
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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"New" Weber Smokey Mountain
I just finished ( or almost finished) putting my new smokey mountain together, and yes, it was a 2014 model. But I can not for the life of me get the temperature probe gasket into that 2" hole!!! Anyone have any tricks on getting this accomplished??? It looks like it would be so easy!! Thanks- pete77
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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Brining
I am trying to understand the concept of brineing but it makes no sense to me. Osmosis is the transfer of WATER between a semipermeable membrane (ie skin or muscle tissue) when there are different concentrations of electrolytes (salt) When you soak a piece of meat in a container filled with a...- pete77
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- Forum: General Discussion
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"New" Weber Smokey Mountain
I just ordered a 18.5" Weber from Amazon right after Christmas. It was listed for $299 but was on backorder. It is now being processed by Amazon and the price is up to $330. How can I tell if this is the 2014 model with the side handles the thermometer adaptor for the cooking area? Thanks, and...- pete77
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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calibrating a maverick et732
I am just starting to research smoking, etc and am planning on getting a Weber smoker and am looking towards a Maverick ET732 (or maybe a 733??) thermometer. On reading review here and on Amazon, it seems the Maverick has some short comings, although that may be an inaccurate statement! If you...- pete77
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- Forum: Meat Thermometers
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Greetings
Just joined this site and am learning my way around. Hope not to tick off anyone for doing things incorrectly. I'm new to smoking but am looking at buying a weber 18.5 smoker. My main concern is can you use just hardwood in it rather than charcoal. I heat my house with wood and have an...
